Profitable and sustainable primary industries supporting vibrant regional communities

Hawkesbury Harvest supports the HARtDAC project and thanks the supporting partners for thier vision and commitment to agriculture. Hawkesbury City Council have clearly identified the need for the retention of agriculture within the region, and as part of an ongoing process they have initiated the 'Hawkesbury Agricultural Retention through Diversification and Clustering' (HARtDaC) project; the first of its kind in the region. This project will consider, in some detail, agricultural opportunities in the region that can assist in the retention of agriculture, by investigating opportunities for diversification of farming, and opportunities to enhance agricultural activity through farming networks. In the first instance, the project will consider crop suitability based on the survey and analysis of critical biophysical factors. However, it will also consider these biophysical opportunities in the light of socio-economic factors, such as infrastructure, market accessibility and access to skills and knowledge.

Hawkesbury City Council, inital sponsors of the Hawkesbury Harvest project are very proud to support Hawkesbury Harvest and its goals for the Region.

This Regional Tourism body is key to the development in the Hills and Hawkesbury Regions. It takes in the shires of Hornsby, Hill and Hawkesbury. The River, The Hills and the Mountains is a key attractions to this region

Hills Shire Council are proud to support Hawkesbury Harvest and its goals for the Region.

Hornsby City Council are proud to support Hawkesbury Harvest and its goals for the Region.

Kiama Council together with Shoalhaven City Council have been the drivers in the region in bringing Hawkesbury Harvest to the Region. The South Coast Harvest Experience has been 5 years in the making.

National Australia Bank (NAB) Agribusiness employs more than 580 agribusiness banking specialists in 110 metropolitan and regional locations Australia-wide. Our agribusiness team uses local and industry knowledge to better understand the unique environmental and economic needs of farmers and businesses beyond the farm gate - whether they provide inputs into agriculture or process, distribute or market primary produce. We have a flexible range of agribusiness products and services which have been developed by listening to and working with customers, to tailor the best packages and advice for their businesses. NAB Agribusiness Penrith is proud to support Hawkesbury Harvest and their commitment to local agriculture.

The NSW Department of State and Regional Development is proud to support Hawkesbury Harvest. The Department is dedicated to expanding the economic capacity of the State's regions and encourages communities to strengthen their viability as business locations through local partnerships with councils and business organisations. The Department cooperates with regional groups in order to build regional business and investment through market initiatives such as Hawkesbury Harvest.

Penrith City Council is proud to support Hawkesbury Harvest and its goals for the Region. Penrith Valley, with its river, mountains and lakes can be the perfect place to pick up your gourmet farm produce and boutique wines. Enjoy a visit to the area and taste the delicacies that the region has to offer. While you travel the farm gate trail through Penrith Valley take a moment to experience the world class entertainment, fabulous outdoor recreation and cultural facilities that Penrith Valley has to offer. Penrith Valley is also home to numerous craft and fresh produce markets. The Penrith Valley Visitor Information Centre can provide you with more information on these, for a full listing call 1300 736 836. With its gourmet food and wine, dining, markets and entertainment there is so much to see and do in Penrith Valley that one day might not be enough time to fit it all in! Penrith City Council also manage the Visitor information centre website. This website is packed with useful information on the Penrith and Hawkesbury Region. Visit the website on www.penrithvalley.com.au for more information.

Shoalhaven City Council together with Kiama Council have been the drivers in the region in bringing Hawkesbury Harvest to the Region. The South Coast Harvest Experience has been 5 years in the making.

The University is a proud supporter of Hawkesbury Harvest and students and staff are actively involved in its development.