Editing Shepparton (section)

== Economy ==
[[File:SheppartonSPC.JPG|thumb|right|[[SPC Australia]] factory]]

Shepparton's main industries are agriculture and associated manufacturing. Australia's largest processor of canned fruits, [[SPC Australia]], has a production facility in Shepparton. Seasonal fruits, such as peaches, pears and apricots are preserved into a variety of packaging.

The manufacturing industry has evolved to cater for the needs of local primary producers.

Other major manufacturers in the city include [[Campbells Soup Company]], Rubicon Water, [[Pental (company)|Pental]] and Civilmart.

Shepparton is a major regional commercial and shopping centre and service economy for the Greater Shepparton area. Major retailers in Shepparton include [[Target Australia|Target]], [[Kmart Australia|Kmart]], [[Harris Scarfe]] (formerly Fairleys Department Store), [[Bunnings]], [[Rebel (company)|Rebel]], [[The Reject Shop]], [[Repco]], [[Supercheap Auto]], [[Autobarn]] and [[Dimmeys]].

Shepparton is a major centre for infrastructure and civic services. The majority of the region's emergency response facilities are located there. The administrative headquarters for [[Country Fire Authority]] (CFA) District 22 and one of only two Independent Rescue Agencies in Victoria are located in Shepparton. The Search and Rescue Squad originally started out as a "Dive and Recovery Unit" recovering lost property and persons from the rivers, lakes and water ways in the region.