In recent years, the high level of activity required on-farm for cotton growers has resulted in a lack of time to network, both within the Dawson Valley and with growers and contacts outside the Valley. This networking provides a valuable opportunity for growers to not only socialise but also to learn from each other and view potentially new and innovative farming practices.

The Sticky Beak Tour was developed to address this omission and provide growers with the opportunity to view neighbouring cotton farms and potentially improve their own practices through information sharing. It is also an opportunity to re-invigorate their interest in the industry after some rather challenging seasons.