Four Fleurieu towns have been nominated for the 2023 South Australian Ag Town of the Year award.

Goolwa, Middleton, Mount Compass and Victor Harbor are in the running for the annual award, which recognises SA towns that excel in agricultural practices with a flow-on effect on their surrounding communities.

Each year, the Ag Town of the Year award highlights the importance of developing and maintaining a strong and vibrant agriculture sector in South Australia.

It recognises towns that embrace their farming culture and display the foresight, resilience and spirit unique to rural and regional communities.

The winning town will receive town entrance signage recognising their achievement and a certificate and trophy presented by the Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development.

There will also be a community event and sign unveiling to celebrate the town's achievement and a double-page feature in SALIFE magazine.

Mypolonga took out the 2022 award; previous winners were Cleve, Pinnaroo and Kimba.

Fleurieu ag towns have done well for nominations over the last four years, with several making the top ten, but none have yet taken out the award.

The four towns in this year’s competition are up against 45 other nominees across the state.

The public vote is now open to select the top ten; voting closes at 5pm on Wednesday 28 June.

Finniss MP David Basham is rallying the votes for the Fleurieu towns, with a poster and Facebook campaign.

The winner will be announced at the Regional Showcase Awards celebration in November.

Full details of the 2023 South Australian Ag Town of the Year award and how to vote are on the website.

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