Dja Dja Wurrung Aboriginal Clans Corporation chief executive officer Rodney Carter said that while the designation is global, its foundation lays in what we do at the grassroots.

"The title is built around all those standards that we have come to understand around agricultural and culinary excellence and taking the best product from the farm paddock to plate," Mr Carter said.

The Dja Dja Wurrung's input during the bid process provided the City of Greater Bendigo with insights into a range of topics.

"It was a chance for us to reflect on other issues around plants and the treatment of animals," Mr Carter said.

Victoria's unique geology and vegetation classes are being underutilised, according to Mr Carter.

"We are seeing limited utilisation of native plants and botanicals.

"There are a handful of plants applicable to commercial and agricultural use.

"The Kangaroo Grass and Murnong Yam Daisy are two excellent examples," Mr Carter said.

Local schools have also been in touch with the Corporation, seeking ways to incorporate native plants into their green spaces.

"Schools can collect their own seeds and talk about the nutrient benefit, insect health, climate change, soil health and landscape by creating their own garden.

"We have suggested that schools think about a mini paddock or meadow landscape," Mr Carter said.

Recognition and celebration of the Traditional Owners was one of the four pillars of Bendigo's City of Gastronomy application.

Council's regional sustainable development manager Trevor Budge said sustainable land management is another pillar.

"The gastronomy title will support a range of Indigenous food, drink and land management principles, through a partnership with the Dja Dja Wurrung and a celebration of their six seasons," Mr Budge said.