NSW DPIRD - Tocal Agricultural Centre

Tocal Agricultural Centre, located at 815 Tocal Road, Paterson NSW 2421, is a 2,200-hectare property in the Hunter Valley, approximately 180 km north of Sydney. It encompasses Tocal College, the CB Alexander Campus, and the Tocal Homestead heritage precinct. The Centre operates commercial farms, including beef cattle, dairy, free-range egg production, and stock horse breeding, providing practical training for students. Facilities include a 3,850 m² covered riding arena, horse paddocks, stables, and a 25-meter swimming pool. Tocal College offers full-time and part-time agricultural courses, short courses, and distance education, aiming to enhance the agricultural workforce's capacity and productivity.