Stirlings to Coast Farmers (SCF) was formed in early 2009 by a group of innovative South Coast farmers who saw a need to attract relevant local research to the area. Members come from an area from Frankland in the west to Wellstead in the east, and south of the Stirling Ranges. The majority of the 200 members are from broad acre, mixed farming enterprises.

The group's vision is to deliver credible relevant research and information on a local level to members to support them in improving their farm business profitability and sustainability.

Dual purpose wheat project
Noodle wheat project
MLA Producer demonstration sites – eID tags and ‘grain and graze’
Nil disturbance trial
Deep ripping and amelioration trials
eConnect workshops
Snails and slugs projects
Student Connect Future Farmers project
Data Network project
Smart Farms projects

Steadily increasing membership and activity since formation in 2009. Successful lobbying of local and state Govt in support of GM crops. Successful delivery of extensive field trials, research updates, field days, workshops, paddock walks and other events across the region Securing GRDC, R4R, MLA and other funding for grower driven projects Establishing good relationships with researchers – DPIRD and private Opportunities for growers to get together and share information/support each other Established SCF Board in 2016, with four staff, including a fulltime Executive Officer Sub committees – R&D, Finance, Commodities, Events West and Events East groups, and Livestock and Technology committee

CBH, Rabobank, Bayer