Overview

The Women in Agriculture group formed to support the growth and development of professional agri - business women who live in the region.  The group look at various funding, development programs, workshops and events that will help drive local women and recognise their achievements.  The Women in Agriculture specialty group hold an highly successful annual event and drive many of workshops throughout the year.

Workshops and Events 

Women in Agriculture Annual Event

The committee prides itself on organising an annual event that caters to the needs of all rural women. The Women in Agriculture event theme is different from year to year but is always educational and practical. The event is developing an excellent reputation as being a enjoyable, informative and inspirational event.  The 2010 event Diamonds in the Dust will be held on Thursday the 29th July 2010 click on the link for your invitation.

Recently the Facey Group has completed the Growing Potential suite of events. This project was supported by funding from the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry under its Australia’s Farming Future initiative...read more

Research Partners

Can you support rural women involved in agriculture?

The Facey Group work to build strong and lasting relationships with our sponsors and partners.  Why not take the time to check out our Sponsors & Partners page. 

Facey Group Women - Recent Awards

RRR Network Reference Group

Natalie Manton was appointed to the RRR Network Reference Group in January 2009.  Natalie is a inaugural member of the Facey Group and used her skills as the group's secretary for many years.  Follow the title more information about the RRR Network.

RIRDC Rural Women's Awards 2008

The award provides resources to increase women's capacity to contribute to primary industries and their rural communities as well as nationally and internationally.  Since 2000 the award has developed the skills and abilities of the winners and runners-up...read more.  In 2008 Facey Group president Audrey Bird was awarded WA runner -up... read more

Women in Agriculture - Links

The Foundation for Australian Agricultural Women (FAAW) is a national, independent, non-profit organisation whose mission is to enable women, living and working in rural communities in Australia, access to leadership training and experience.

The National Rural Women's Coalition.  The NRWC is a coalition of national rural and women's organisations and two aboriginal women, which directs the Australian Government funded National Rural Women's Alliance. This is a conduit for information between rural women and the Government on key policies affecting women.  The NRWC is now one of the 'new' alliances recently announced by the Federal Government. It will now expand its role to include individuals and women not aligned to organisations through the new National Rural women's Network, a social networking system to be launched on October 2010.

Australian Women in Agriculture is committed to promoting the advancement of women in agriculture.  AWiA has an active membership. Every member supports AWiA's commitment to unite and raise the profile of women in agriculture. Our members come from all states and territories of Australia and beyond. They come from diverse backgrounds including primary production, research, education, consulting, service industries and politics.