CRPA has 50 farm business members who influence strategic direction and communication initiatives.
Being a member means you are kept up to date with developments in the region and have a chance to network with other farmers and growers. This leads to sharing of information on innovations and gaining knowledge on novel practices and technologies, equipment and methods related to their businesses.
Benefits of being a CRPA member:
- Invitation to evening meetings (approx 10 per year) with guest speakers (dinner included free of charge for members)
- Exclusive invitation to members-only field days
- Invitation to all events and training organised by the CRPA
- Networking with other primary producers in the area
- Member advocacy – have your interests represented as part of an influential group
- Opportunity to have trials conducted on your own property
- Input into research trials conducted by the group
- Opportunity to access the latest agronomic information
- Access contacts and information through the CRPA’s expanding network
- Access to CRPA’s spray trailer and drainer.
How to join
We welcome new members, whether your farm is large or small, or even if you have no farm at all, as long as you have a connection to agriculture in, the Coal River Valley or surrounding districts (such as Brighton or Sorell).
Fill in the form below to register your interest in joining the Coal River Products Association.
One of the committee members will be in touch with you to invite you along to a meeting as a guest. Prospective members attend two meetings as guests before applying for membership.