Foundation Day marks the opening of the College and the establishment of the CB Alexander Foundation. It is a day to reflect upon the wonderful bequest of CB Alexander; the vision and drive of the late EA Hunt and the achievements of the College and Foundation. CB Alexander died on 26 June 1947, bequeathing his large Tocal estate and other properties for charitable purposes.

The Presbyterian Church, through the efforts of the late EA Hunt, secured Tocal to establish an agricultural college. The College was officially opened on 5 November 1965 by the then Prime Minister, Sir Robert Menzies. On 1 January 1970, the College was transferred to the NSW Department of Agriculture through the CB Alexander Foundation Act 1969. This Act established the CB Alexander Foundation as a Statutory Authority.

Event details

2026 Theme: Agtech in action

Key speakers:

  • Mr Justin Mathews, Agtech Specialist, Farms of the Future, NSW DPIRD
  • Mr Nathan Luttiger, Livestock Manager, Tocal College, NSW DPIRD
  • Mr Matt Brett, Dairy Manager, Tocal Dairy, NSW DPIRD

Date: Friday 6 November 2026

Time: 1.30 pm - 2.45 pm

Location: EA Hunt Hall, Tocal College, 815 Tocal Road, Paterson, NSW 2421

Program

1.30 pm Official proceedings:

  • Acknowledgement of Country – Georgia Lantry, Non Graduate Lecturer, Tocal College
  • National Anthem

1.50 pm Welcome and introduction – Darren Bayley, Director Education

2.00 pm Keynote address: Agtech in action

Guest speakers:

  • Mr Justin Mathews, Agtech Specialist - Farms of the Future
  • Mr Nathan Luttiger, Livestock Manager Tocal
  • Mr Matt Brett, Dairy Manager Tocal

2.40 pm Presentation of the Cameron Archer Medal

2.45 pm Presentation of Staff Service Awards

2.50 pm Vote of thanks – Mr Dave Anthony AM, Chair of Tocal Advisory Council

3.00 pm Close and afternoon tea