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Applications extended for AgriFutures 2023
Egg Farmers of Australia’s SA/TAS director Ruth Drinkwater, Kelly Seagrave and Maria Napolitano of Somerville Egg Farm.
Victorian egg farmers dinner
THE national Egg Farmers of Australia Board and staff recent- ly travelled to Victoria to meet with the state’s egg farming industry, in conjunction with Australian Eggs.
roots egg farmers. “Over the past few
Egg Farmers of Aus- tralia chief executive officer Melinda Hashi- moto said the visit of- fered a great exchange of information between the Board and grass-
years, some egg farms in Victoria have faced tough times with COVID-19, disease outbreaks and adverse weather patterns,” Mrs Hashimoto said.
“It was great to catch up so many Victorian eggs farmers and their families at a formal dinner held during the visit.”
Molly Rhys-Jones, Johnny Barwary and Egg Farmers of Australia’s Victorian director Brian Ahmed chat with guests at the dinner.
Rural Women’s Award and Acceleration Grant
APPLICATIONS for rural and emerging in- $15,000 grant provided the AgriFutures Rural and community.
the 2023 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award and Acceleration Grant have been extended un- til Wednesday Novem- ber 16, 2022.
dustries, businesses and communities.
by platinum sponsor Westpac, as well as ac- cess to professional de- velopment opportunities and national alumni net- works.
Women’s Award, how- ever it complements the process, aiming to pro- vide a leadership and development opportunity to women who are not quite ready to apply for the award.
“The AgriFutures Rural Women’s Accel- eration Grant is an im- portant program, as it provides a vehicle for emerging leaders across the nation to realise their potential,” Mr Harvey said.
With many parts of the country impacted by devastating floods, AgriFutures Australia made the decision to ex- tend applications for the two programs to ensure women across the coun- try have the opportunity to submit their applica- tions.
Location is no barrier to applying, women can be living anywhere – from remote cattle sta- tions to urban centres – provided they have a pro- ject, business or program that is positively impact- ing rural and emerging industries, businesses or communities.
Westpac Agribusiness national general man- ager regional and agri- business Peta Ward said the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award has long been a pathway to fur- ther success and inspires other women in regional, remote and rural indus- tries.
Seven Australian wom- en per annum will be granted with a learning and development bursary of $7000 to enable them to bring their idea, cause or vision to life.
“It aims to nurture the development of new and exciting ideas, with suc- cessful applicants en- couraged to apply for the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award in the future.”
AgriFutures Australia managing director John Harvey said: “The sig- nificant flood event across southeast Austral- ia has been devastating for many communities, and we want to ensure women from the affected areas are not disadvan- taged and have the op- portunity to apply for the 2023 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award or Ac- celeration Grant.”
The AgriFutures Ru- ral Women’s Award has seen close to 300 diverse women develop inno- vative projects that are contributing to a pros- perous future for rural Australia.
“If you look at previous award winners, being a leader doesn’t always involve the stereotypical CEO title or wearing a business suit – it’s about energy and passion for a project that is driving change in its own unique way,” Ms Ward said.
The AgriFutures Rural Women’s Acceleration Grant encourages inno- vation and problem solv- ing, looking for women with an idea, cause or vision that benefits rural or emerging industries, businesses or communi- ties.
Applications for both the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award and the AgriFutures Rural Wom- en’s Acceleration Grant have been extended and are now closing on Wednesday November 16, 2022.
Female leaders who are creating impact, innovate and make a difference to rural and regional Aus- tralia are encouraged to apply.
“If you know someone who is actively contrib- uting to rural and region- al Australia, tap them on the shoulder,” Mr Har- vey said.
Note that Northern Ter- ritory applications close Friday January 27, 2023.
The 2022 National Fi- nalists’ projects range from support for rural and remote families and a magazine for female entrepreneurs to improv- ing the mental and physi- cal wellbeing of farmers, giving a voice to disabil- ity in agriculture and re- ducing food insecurity in indigenous communities.
“We know there are many women doing in- credible work in our rural sectors and we strongly recommend they apply for the 2023 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award.
“We are thrilled to be offering the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Acceler- ation Grant for a second year in 2023, equipping rural women with the tools they need to make a real and tangible im- pacts in their industry
Apply now at agrifutures.com.au/rwa or agrifutures.com.au/ acceleration-grant
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AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award
“We hear time and time again that it is often the friendly encouragement from someone else that gets applicants over the line to apply.”
“It is a life-changing opportunity to also forge friendships with the Rural Women’s Award alumni, be mentored and share knowledge for the benefit of others.” AgriFutures Rural Women’s Acceleration Grant
The Rural Women’s Award is Australia’s leading award empower- ing and celebrating the inclusive and courageous leadership of women involved in Australia’s
Each state and terri- tory winner receives a
The AgriFutures Rural Women’s Acceleration Grant runs separately to
2022 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award Victoria Winner and National Runner Up Kimberley Furness.
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Albury Wholesale Chickens
Albury Wholesale Chickens, wholesalers, distributors and suppliers of fresh and high quality poultry products catering to a wide variety of clientele, has been operating since 1991 and has grown into an enviable business with a turnover of $10 million per annum.
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