Ballarat, located in Victoria’s Central Highlands, has a strong agricultural heritage with cattle farming playing a key role in its economy and culture. The region hosts various cattle operations, such as Mayfield Poll Highland Cattle in Bungaree, known for breeding Highland cattle, and boutique dairy farms like Inglenook Dairy near Kryal Castle, producing award-winning, additive-free milk. Ballarat is also a major livestock trading hub, home to the Central Victoria Livestock Exchange (CVLX) in Miners Rest, which handles over 35% of Victoria’s sheep and lamb sales and holds regular cattle markets. Livestock agencies like T.B. White & Sons conduct fortnightly and monthly cattle sales, further cementing the city’s role in regional livestock commerce. Local dairy producers, including Meredith Dairy, Highland Dairy, and McCann’s Dairy Centre, contribute to Ballarat’s reputation for quality dairy products. For visitors, farm experiences at places like Sunnybank Farm in Burrumbeet offer hands-on insights into ethical, sustainable farming, while Visit Ballarat showcases various ways to explore the region’s rich agricultural life.
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I am feeling fatigued from my hard work in Swan Hill and would greatly appreciate a break. I am eager to meet with Joel for a visit to Rabbit Rock today.
