Harcourt Organic Farming Co-operative has been named Mount Alexander’s ‘Business of the Year’ among eight local businesses who topped a field of 27 finalists recognised for excellence in the 2021 Mount Alexander Business Awards.
The winners were announced at a gala event in the Castlemaine Town Hall last Thursday evening.
Harcourt Organic Farming Co-operative which includes member businesses are micro-dairy (Sellar Farmhouse Creamery), fruit tree nursery (Carr’s Organic Fruit Tree Nursery), a mixed orchard (The Orchard Keepers), a market garden (Gung Hoe Growers), and an online education business (Grow Great Fruit) was also declared the shire’s Agribusiness Award winner.
Castlemaine dance studio Movement Zone won a special award recognising best practice in accessibility.
And a Covid-19 Business Resilience Award went to the Castlemaine Farmers Market for adapting so well and professionally in the pandemic. See the Mail for the full story…