The town of Penola on the Limestone Coast pulses with passion and respect for agriculture. It showcases its love for the land as the winner of the 2024 Agricultural Town of the Year Award.

“Our farmers and local businesses who have all assisted and daily put in to make Penola the community it is.”

Des Noll, Wattle Range Council Mayor

The Agricultural Town of the Year Award, an initiative of the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) and delivered in partnership with InDaily, highlights the vital role that agriculture plays in the regional landscape – being the backbone of most regional communities.

The Agricultural Town of the Year Award recognises South Australian towns that are excelling in agricultural practices and the flow on effect they have on communities.

The program endeavours to provide an avenue where communities can learn from one another which will play a role in building capacity and increasing growth in regional South Australia.