Events like the Australian National Field Days (ANFD) provide a sense of community and support for rural families which is especially important after the extended dry season experienced.
"This is really one of the only events that brings everyone together in one place," ANFD manager, Jayne West said.
"The field days bring together a huge range of people involved in agriculture, families, rural and regional support industries, and the community.
"We strive to cater for everyone within the field day line-up.
"As a result, it really is a great social day out for the entire family.
"It's also an opportunity to reconnect with people, share ideas and strategies or just have some time off.
"While we still have a strong focus on showcasing agricultural innovation and the cutting edge of technology, people who make the annual pilgrimage to the ANFD also enjoy strolling through E Street stalls.
"Others enjoy kicking back with a cold drink and listening to some great local music."
Visitors this year will notice some changes to the ANFD site.
A grant from the Federal government through the Building Better Regions initiative is set to see the development of a new Education and Training Centre.
"We are also redeveloping some of the site where it slopes away in J Street and I Street to make a better area for exhibitors and provide a larger demonstration area," Ms West said.
"We have moved exhibitors up into the southern end of the site while development goes ahead."
This year's feature Exhibitor is Central West Beef.
As well as seeing stud exhibitors, visitors will enjoy a virtual reality experience showing the paddock to plate production of Australian Beef.
Visitors will be able to immerse themselves in the story of Australia's beef production, from the farm right through to the consumer, using innovative 360-degree technology.
The tour outlines key beef production and supply chain values, standards, practices, systems and processes that underpin their access to the best beef in the world.
The footage shows production, transportation, feedlots, processing and end markets.
