White Pages Covers Program

Sustainable farming educator Rob Fenton to grace Albury White Pages® cover

October 27, 2011

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Bethanga resident, Rob Fenton has been selected to appear on the cover of this year’s Albury Yellow Pages^® and White Pages^® book which was distributed to Albury, Corowa, Corryong, Holbrook, Wodonga and surrounding towns in February 2011.

Each year, Sensis, the publisher of the Yellow Pages^® and White Pages^®, recognises the contribution of local residents in the community by featuring them on the cover of its books.

The theme for this year’s covers, Australians Creating a Better Future, recognises people throughout Australia who have made a positive contribution to their community through projects or initiatives that help to make a better future for Australia. These projects have contributed environmentally, economically and or socially to the local community and will benefit the next generation of Australians.

Rob’s selection recognises his dedication to teaching farmers about sustainable food production practices, both at work and in his spare time.

As Head Teacher at National Environment Centre, Rob has been educating the community and landholders on how to create sustainable backyards, and ways to introduce sustainable farming practices.

One of Rob’s most significant initiatives has been helping school students re-engage with their studies by offering them work on an organic farm.

Outside of work, he also volunteers with a number of community projects and organisations, including Biological Farmers of Australia, an industry body for farmers.

“Making sure our farmers and community members are prepared for a changing climate is very important. I am just one of many in the area who are helping locals make sustainable adjustments and I’m very excited to be selected to feature on this year’s Albury book cover as a representative on this issue,” said Rob.

Rob’s commitment to the community has seen him awarded with a number of accolades including Dedication and Commitment to the Organic Farming Industry, and the state’s Excellence in Education and Training.

2010/11: Wodonga residents, Rohan Arden, Alex Todd and David Langshaw were selected to appear on the Courageous Australians cover of the Albury directory. Rohan, Alex and David are members of the Wodonga Fire Brigade and have more than 75 years of service between them with the Country Fire Authority

2009/10: Corowa resident Pam Fredericks featured on the Yellow Pages® and White Pages® cover under the theme Creative Australians: Inspiring our Communities. Pam was recognised for her work in making the arts accessible to youth in regional areas, by facilitating art programs for the community and local schools. Pam mentors students from Corowa South Public School and Lowesdale Public School

2008/09: Albury resident Narelle Vogel appeared on the directory cover ‘Celebrating Australian Flavour theme. Narelle established the Albury Community Wood Fired Oven, which brings the community together to share the experience of making and enjoying food.