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published - 16 January 2019
By Becky Barker

Learn more about future farming

Discover how farming and food are evolving through new ideas and inventions at the evokeAG conference next month.
Melbourne is proud to host and be part of this premier event at the Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton, from 19 – 20 February. Run by AgriFutures™ Australia, evokeAG ‘Food Farm Future’ taps into …
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Events, evokeAG, farms, food, future, technology

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This Farm Needs A Farmer Field Day

Melissa Connors, 2018 Victorian AgriFutures™ Rural Women’s Award winner and Founder of This Farm Needs a Farmer initiative
Are you new to farming or have you made a recent treechange? Or are you a retired or experienced farmer who can offer inexperienced treechangers advice and knowledge that will help them become …
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AgriFutures Rural Women's Award, awards, Rural women

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Woman in green raising hands in 'weighing up' gesture

published - 16 January 2019
By Becky Barker

How to balance your world

What will you do to make life fairer for women on International Women’s Day? International Women’s Day, held annually on March 8, is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. It also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity.
Women often miss out …
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equality, gender, International Women's Day, women

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Flyer for Corangamite Rural Women's Forum

published - 16 January 2019
By Becky Barker

Coming soon! Corangamite Rural Women’s Forum

Are you a rural woman living in or around Ballarat, Heytsebury, Great Ocean Road, Surf Coast or Geelong?
Take a day out to connect, share, learn and inspire at Corangamite Rural Women’s Forum, Friday 15 March 2019, at Barwon Park Mansion, Winchelsea. Stay tuned for more information on the …
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published - 16 January 2019

‘Women on Farms’ celebrates 30 years

Women on Farms West Gippsland group has been meeting and celebrating rural life for 30 years. The group will celebrate an inspirational milestone this year at the 30th statewide annual gathering of farming women in Warragul from 29 to 31 March 2019.
The West Gippsland group is the longest established in …
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Rural women, Warragul, West Gippsland, women on farms

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published - 23 November 2018
By Becky Barker

About: Victorian Rural Women’s Leadership and Mentoring Program

Are you a rural woman in agriculture who wants to be a better leader? Do you want to boost your leadership skills, learn from inspiring mentors or gain board experience? Here’s your chance!
The Victorian Rural Women’s Leadership and Mentoring Program is offering rural and regional Victorian women, who are involved …
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agriculture, funded place, leadership, mentoring, Rural women

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published - 8 November 2018
By Becky Barker

Apply now: Victorian Regional Community Leadership Program

Candidates applying for funded places on the Victorian Regional Community Leadership Program courses through the Victorian Rural Women’s Leadership and Mentoring Program must adhere to the following terms and conditions:

Be a Victorian Rural Women’s Network subscriber. Here is a link to the network’s subscriber page: extensionaus.com.au/VRWNetwork/subscribe-to-the-victorian-rural-womens-network/
Be a rural or regional …
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agriculture, community, funded places, leadership, mentoring, regional, Rural women

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published - 7 November 2018
By Becky Barker

Apply now: Williamson Community Leadership Program

Candidates applying for funded places on Leadership Victoria’s Williamson Community Leadership Program through the Victorian Rural Women’s Leadership and Mentoring Program must adhere to the following terms and conditions:
Applications open: Wednesday 7 November, 2018
Applications close: Midnight Sunday 2 December, 2018

Be a Victorian Rural Women’s Network subscriber. Here is a …
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funded places, leadership, mentoring, Rural women

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published - 7 November 2018
By Becky Barker

Apply now: The Observership Program

The Victorian Rural Women’s Network is proud to partner with The Observership Program as part of its Victorian Rural Women’s Leadership and Mentoring Program.
The Observership Program facilitates the involvement of talented and energetic individuals in a structured 12-month experience on non-profit boards. Training is provided to selected candidates through The Observership …
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boards, funded places, leadership, mentoring, Rural women, women on boards

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published - 23 October 2018

Drought support

The Victorian Government recently announced additional support to ease the burden on farmers experiencing drought conditions in the driest regions of the state.
On 12 September 2018, the Victorian Government announced an additional $5 million in funding as the next stage in supporting farmers affected by drought conditions in Central and …
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African woman with baby on back working on farm

published - 17 October 2018
By Becky Barker

PHOTO COMPETITION: International Day of Rural Women

‘Lights, camera, action,’ — it’s time to snap up a great opportunity to celebrate International Day of Rural Women by taking part in the Victorian Rural Women’s Network’s photography competition. Here’s your chance to win a mobile phone flexi tripod and selfie stick!
International Day of Rural Women took place on …
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Emma Germano, President of the Victorian Farmers Federation's Horticulture Group in field

published - 16 October 2018
By By Emma Germano

A fresh challenge

Above: Emma Germano, Victorian Farmers Federation’s Group Horticulture and Industrial Association President. Photo: Jeanette Severs
Emma Germano was recently elected President of the Victorian Farmers Federation’s Industrial Association and is President of its Horticulture Group. She shares her thoughts on what makes a good leader.
“For me, leadership is the ability to …
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horticulture, leadership, Rural women, Victorian Farmers Federation, women

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