Since the Balingup Small Farm Field Day began in 1991, run by a dedicated committee and local volunteers, it has showcased many aspects of small farming. This has included caring for the land and animals, growing trees and food, cooking with fresh local ingredients and creating fashion and crafts with natural products.

Moving ahead, after a cancellation due to COVID-19 in 2020, holding a smaller event in 2021 on the village green, then cancelling again in 2022, the Small Farm Field Day held the event back on the Town Oval in 2023. This was popular and well attended with more promises from others to come back in 2024.

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The theme in 2024 was 'Where Nature Thrives'. It showcased many features of small farming and living in a local community. There where talks, demonstrations, commercial and market stalls, as well as a Kids’ Corner, music, wine, spirits, and cider tasting, pet zoo, livestock and heaps of food and coffee choices. 2024 also offered visits to different farms over the weekend of the event, showcasing different local skills, talent, and ingenuity.

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The Balingup Small Farm Field Day committee has a considerable amount of local experience and knowledge - they recognise that there are many people who continue to move to the area, and together with the expertise of locals with speakers, demonstrators and exhibitors visiting for the day, there is much to be shared for all.

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This all helps building a positive, resilient community, with sustainable land management/farming practices, ultimately caring for the land and living a good life in rural communities. Something for everyone.

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The profits made from the Balingup Small Farm Field Day help finance worthy community projects through the Balingup Progress Association.