The Rabo Community Fund has partnered with George the Farmer on their mission to help educate children about where their food and fiber come from in both a fun and educational way. This year, 72 educational institutions across Australia has a chance to win a George the Farmer Book Collection Bundle plus a Numbers on the Farm or Alphabet on the Farm board book.
George's down-to-earth manner and grassroots charm resonate terrifically with young children in rural locations while inspiring city-based children to have a better understanding and connection to agriculture - vital elements for an equitable future food supply chain.
George the Farmer Book Collection Bundle includes:
George the Farmer Plants a Wheat Crop
George the Farmer Shears a Sheep
George the Farmer, Ruby and the Dairy Dilemma
George the Farmer Beehive Breakout
George the Farmer Harvest Hiccup
George the Farmer Drone Drama
George the Farmer Egg Enigma
George the Farmer Vegetable Orchestra
George the Farmer Hailstorm Heroes
George the Farmer Beef Bonanza
George the Farmer The Island of Big Ideas
George the Farmer The Great Forest Hunt
George the Farmer Haystack Hat-trick
Competition is currently open and will close on the 15th of June, 2025.
To enter: George The Farmer Book Competition
For more information: Rabobank Competition
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