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The Gippsland Regional Agribusiness Outlook Conference.
Participation has secured a sizeable contribution in shaping and strengthening awareness of the Lowline breed and Monte Allegro’s unique approach.
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Cardinia Ranges Farmer’s Market
Farm fresh produce direct from the farmer to the consumer is the concept behind the Cardinia Ranges Farmer’s Market. Monte Allegro is a stall holder and offers Monte Allegro beef direct to the consumer.
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Gippsland Food and Wine Network.
The aim of the network is to encourage local food and wine producers, retailers, restaurants and caterers to collaborate and develop the Cardinia Ranges as a food and wine destination. The first project was to create a “Regional Produce Directory” – Monte Allegro is now listed in the directory.
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Long Term marketing strategy and plan for Lowline cattle
Cristina Carraturo received recognition and incentive from the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) when nominated a Victorian Finalist for the Rural Women’s Award 2004. The project is about creating a new model for doing business in the beef cattle industry and it is based on small farm size, nature, nurture and nutrition.
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Mary Gillet, Parliamentary Secretary presenting the award. |
New Beef Cattle Group in Cardinia
An initiative to:
• Share experiences and knowledge
• Make direct links with the local community
• Increase marketing and selling power
The first activity “2004 Gala Exhibition featuring the Lowline breed” was run in conjunction with the Pakenham Agricultural Society. It lifted entries in their cattle section by over 50 head.
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Meeting Customer Needs
Monte Allegro offers customer support schemes tailored to individual needs. These facilitate direction in their quest to develop their business, maintain regular, helpful contact and promote long-term relationships.
For details call 03 5942 9116
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Little White Coat
Little White Coat is a program for children. It offers them information and education. The key issue being the development of trust and awareness between us, the land, nature and food and devotedly introducing children to both:
1. The notion that we kill animals to eat their meat without disrespecting the life taken.
2. The notion that farming is a rewarding and desirable way of life that keeps us healthy and connected to the essence of being.
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Lachlan Meredith with Monte Allegro |
Lachlan Collins with Monte Allegro D'Arienzo |
Monte Allegro is involved in much more than just winning ribbons. The above activities and forthcoming developments are a clear indication of a strong commitment to forward growth
based on
- Clear and realistic objectives in context with external influences, opportunities and values.
- A production model.
- Knowledge and understanding of facts important to meeting customers needs.