t's not just about kicking or throwing goals, smashing lobs or kissing the kitty at bowls that's crucial for farming communities
WHETHER it be coping with flooding rains, howling gales, or dusty storms, the nation's farming communities are legends in so many ways.
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A fitting tribute to the dairy industry will be the Legendairy Farmer Round featuring AFL clubs Collingwood and Adelaide on April 11.
For the farms dotted around the Calivil area and across the Loddon Valley, the weekend's footy, netball, tennis, bowls or other sporting pursuits bring the community together week after week.
The Clymo family of Calivil, featured on pages 14-15 of Wednesday's edition of the Bendigo Advertiser, know just how important sport is.
A long-time footballer for Calivil United, Jade Clymo and wife Belinda are actively involved in many sports.
"Sport is the strongest string that keeps everyone together," Jade said.
It's not just about kicking or throwing goals, smashing lobs or kissing the kitty in a bowls match that's crucial for farming communities.
A sense of togetherness is crucial in good and not-so-good times.
It's time to raise a glass of milk to all who live and work on the land.
- Nathan Dole, sportswriter