Exposing the potential of women in agriculture
PROGRAM Day 1 Mary Beth Bauer Value Enhancement Management and VFF board member MC and host for the day The Hon. Jaala Pulford Minister for Agriculture Celebrating rural women and re-establishing the Victorian Rural Women’s Network
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Find your voice with Rural Women Uncovered, in the scenic setting of the Creswick state forest, near Ballarat. Enjoy world-class speakers, magnificent food and luxurious accommodation at the RACV Goldfields Resort, Thursday 14 September and Friday 15 September, 2017. Hosted by the VFF, we have designed the event for busy women, packing all the fun, information and enjoyment into a day which will leave you challenged, energised and motivated. After being inspired and touched by our amazing guest speakers, spend one luxurious night at this beautiful resort, enjoy a magnificent dinner, then treat yourself to our delicious buffet breakfast, featuring the best of regional food. Leave our event feeling refreshed and empowered. Opening the event is Jaala Pulford, Minister for Agriculture, who will celebrate rural women and their passion and dedication in bringing success to farming and rural enterprises; and the re-establishment of the Victorian Rural Women’s Network. This year, we explore the potential of women in agriculture. Each session,
inspire me, healthy me and healthy business will feature two inspirational speakers, who we guarantee will have you laughing and crying all at the same time, including Meghan Speers, a cancer survivor and ambassador for Ovarian Cancer Australia. The high tea ‘afternoon teal’ will proudly support Ovarian Cancer Australia and a portion from all ticket sales will be donated. Relax and unwind as we enjoy a magnificent, locally-sourced dinner, showcasing and supporting the region’s produce. The following morning join us for a delicious farewell breakfast, before exploring the heritage towns, spa country and renowned wine regions at your leisure. We want to empower our rural women and encourage you to have an active voice in government and community decision-making. Your voice is important and this year’s program will inspire and empower you. Special, discounted accommodation and conference packages are available this year. Prices are all inclusive. For more details or to book, go to www.vff.org.au/events. Kate Rogers Events krogers@vff.org.au
Sandy McDonald Get It Right Online - author and storyteller Why our story matters Ros Harvey The Yield Ag technology delivering real-time, highlylocalised predictions using artificial intelligence
Healthy me Meghan Speers Ovarian Cancer Australia Survivor and ambassador - a story of ovarian cancer and the miracle of becoming a mother Champagne high tea ‘Afternoon teal’ - proceeds to ovarian cancer research Jenny O’Connor Indigo Shire Mayor Rallying against family violence in rural communities
Inspire me Nicola Pero CEO Lardner Park Connecting and supporting local communities – the value and empowerment of being a successful woman Hayley Purbrick Tahbilk Winery/Big Sky Ideas Finalist 2017 NSW-ACT RIRDC Rural Women’s Award - an award-winning rural woman’s journey on running a carbon neutral business Marion Macleod Core Management Solutions and VFF board member Our voice – what is our voice in our communities and what will we change when we get home? Mary Beth Bauer Closing the day’s events Drinks and canapes
Networking dinner Enjoy locally-sourced produce in an elegant, relaxed setting, while networking with other inspiring women
Day 2 Relaxed group activity, followed by farewell buffet breakfast
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