Federal Member for Hume Angus Taylor has announced $68,044 for Camden Show and $15,000 for Picton Show under the $34 million Supporting Agricultural Shows and Field Days program.

Camden and Picton Show Societies will each receive this funding to assist with reimbursing eligible costs as a result of the cancellation of shows this year due to COVID-19.

Mr Taylor said he was pleased these show committees would have access to funding to help them get through this tough period.

“The annual show in both Camden and Picton have huge economic spin-offs for local businesses and services.”

“Next year is looking a lot more promising, and I know this funding will assist in putting the Picton and Camden Show Committees in a position where they can host again in 2021.”

“It will be a fantastic boost for all the hardworking volunteers and ensure they can look towards the future and start planning for next year.”

Mr Taylor said payments under the Supporting Agricultural Shows and Field Days program would be received before Christmas. 

For more information visit the Supporting Agricultural Shows and Field Days program webpage https://www.agriculture.gov.au/ag-farm-food/infrastructure/supporting-ag...