March 30th, 2020Agribusiness grants

ELEVEN agribusinesses in Hepburn and Macedon Ranges shires have received grants through the State Government’s Small-Scale and Craft Program to support business growth, create jobs and attract more visitors to enjoy our locally made food, beer and spirits.

The four Hepburn Shire agribusinesses awarded grants of up to $25,000 include:

Adsum Farmhouse at Glenlyon which will use the money to buy a range of supplies and infrastructure to open a farmgate shop and to conduct tours and classes;

Daylesford Brewing Company which will use its grant for brand development and a marketing strategy to allow the business to expand its customer base;

Morningswood Farm at Eganstown who will use the money to create a farm shop and the facilities for customers to pick their own berries from the farm; and Terra Australis Distillery at Daylesford which will use the grant to purchase a glass still and associated equipment to produce finer and purer alcohol and to increase production.

Pictured:  from left, Roger McLean and Sue Herringslake from Terra Australis Distillery

The seven Macedon Ranges agribusinesses were:

Animus Distillery which will use its grant to support their increasing production and the development of two new gins; Piper Street Food Company which will use its grant to purchase a display fridge and freezer, allowing them to increase their product range and reduce waste; and  Dreaming Goat Dairy, Hand to Ground, Big Tree Distillery, Olive’s Olive and Wondermazing Honeybees.

A total of 131 agribusinesses across the state have been awarded a Small-Scale and Craft Program Stream One grant as part of the $10.2 million program.