Situated approximately 5 km outside Myrtleford, a rural town, north east of Victoria, the farm, managed by Rob and Frank Caponecchia boast 150 acres of extremely fertile land. Boarded by the buffalo River, the farm enjoys the an abundance of water and the natural elements needed to prosper.

Once the tobacco farming industry ceased, Rob and Frank diversified and applied their extensive framing knowledge to something different, hence the beginning of Alpine Turf.

OUR HISTORY

In 1952, at the age of 25, Paul Caponecchia migrated to Australia. He and others made their way to the small township of Myrtleford where they worked on a variety of different farms as labourers. Soon the town was to be renowned as a tobacco growing community. Paul had worked on tobacco farms so in 1966 took the opportunity to buy land in Merriang and set up his own tobacco farm. This was a successful family business with his two sons Frank and Rob, until the year 2006 when tobacco unexpectedly ended for good in Myrtleford and Australia as a whole. The hardship took its toll on many local farms, especially the older generation. Many farms including the Caponecchia family tried diversifying into other farming ventures.  Paul now elderly to do the manual work let Rob and Frank take on the role of finding something that would work . Experimenting with different vegetables and berries, which were already heavily established in the area, the boys decided to try something new. After extensive research and advice, they realised that the farm was a good choice for growing quality turf that could withstand the different elements of Mother Nature.

The name “Alpine Turf” comes from the beautiful Alpine Valley, the area which we are a part of.

In tradition of the Caponecchia family both brothers have taken over responsibility and management control of the farm to make it what it is today.

Frank Caponecchia

Director

Frank has grown up and spent his whole life farming. With over 40 yrs of experience under his belt, Frank’s knowledge of the farm is invaluable.  You could say that farming is in his blood.

Call Frank Direct 0417201886

Rob Caponecchia

Director

Rob also grew up on the farm but moved away for schooling, coming home on weekends to help out.  He returned full time to the family farm in his late 20’s.  Rob engages in the growing and maintenance of the turf.

Call rob direct on 0407 600093