To learn about other types of agribusinesses and business ventures in our region, the Year 9/10 Commerce elective class hosted Matt Bowker, who, with his wife Sophie, operate Kangaroobie Camp and Kangaroobie Meats. Matt described how their farm was established in 1860 and that he is a 6th generation farmer on a farm that has previously produced turkeys, pigs for the goldrush, dairy and beef cattle. They run 900 head of Angus beef that are crossed with Simmental bulls and their online ordering system means that they can maximize primary cuts and deliver to a central point in Melbourne and surrounds on their monthly delivery runs. The secondary cuts are made into sausages, mince and roasts which feature in many of the school meals at the Kangaroobie Camp which was established in 1978 by Matt’s parents. The camp, which features adventure and farm activities, hosts schools, including Timboon P-12 Year 3/4 students, and family or social events such as parties or weddings. The Bowkers also operate the Otway Lighthouse complex which includes tourist facilities and an interpretation centre with free access to residents of the Corangamite Shire. Employing a staff of 42 people, Matt challenged students to look at different ways of making money from what you enjoy doing and to regularly step back from your business to reassess where you are going and what you are doing. Great advice. Comments are closed.
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