Future leaders of Australia's food and fibre industries will gather in Bendigo to exchange ideas at the Young Stud Masters' Muster on July 16.
The event, held as part of the Australian Sheep & Wool Show, brings together the next generation of agricultural producers and offers the chance to chat about the highs and lows of farming life in a social setting.
Co-ordinator Alex Lewis, a woolgrower from Beverley Merino stud, Redesdale, said it was a long-awaited opportunity to catch up and engage in networking with like-minded people - particularly after the cancellation of the 2020 ASWS due to COVID-19.
"We usually have about 100 attendees and I expect this year will be no different," Mr Lewis said.
"Most of us are farmers and we spend our working time out on the land a long way from anywhere.
"Some people may only see each other socially once a year at this event, but they find they have a lot in common when they do get together.
"We're all really looking forward to an enjoyable night out."
Meat & Livestock Australia managing director Jason Strong will be guest speaker for the event, which is sponsored by the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria.
Previously, the muster has also celebrated the sheep and wool industry's best and brightest people through the presentation of the Young Champions Award, which recognised innovative practices and emerging leadership among its nominees.
While this prize has not been awarded since 2018, there are plans to develop a new accolade to reward outstanding industry achievement.
Mr Lewis - a former Young Champion winner himself - said muster guests would be asked for their input around the new award or honour system, as well as the overall event format.
"We'll be canvassing attendees for ideas on what award to introduce for 2022 and how they want us to continue making this event a success going forward," he said.
The muster will be held from 7pm on Friday, July 16.
