An organic grower from a fourth generation farm has been awarded Young Grower of the Year.
Nathan Free from Alkira Organics, also trading as Duralgai Horticulture, accepted the award on Saturday night at the AUSVEG national convention in Cairns.
Alkira Organics produces stonefruit and vegetables at Lake Boga, near Swan Hill. The family owned company achieved Australian Certified Organic certification in 2011 and supply major supermarket chains.
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