THE search is on for SA's next Agricultural Town of the Year, with nominations for the prestigious award now open.
The Agricultural Town of the Year award recognises SA towns that are excelling in agriculture and the flow on effect this has on a township and community.
The 2020 winner was the Mallee town of Pinnaroo which was selected from 119 nominations for 70 different towns across eight regions.
Primary Industries and Regional Development Minister David Basham encouraged communities to get involved and nominate their town.
"Our Ag Town of the Year Award acknowledges the vital role that agriculture plays in the regional landscape - being the backbone of most regional communities," he said.
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"This award celebrates the key role of primary industries to our state, including field crops, horticulture, meat and livestock, dairy, grape and wine, forestry, plus fisheries and aquaculture.
"However, the focus of this award is not limited to farmers, but also highlights the wider community that supports them.
"It gives regional communities the opportunity to reflect on their contributions to South Australia's economic and social fabric and increase awareness of their town and agricultural contribution."
Nominations close Friday, August 6, with the winner announced from five finalists at a 2021 Regional Showcase event in November.
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