November 20th, 2023Bendigo hosts women in ag conference

Bendigo is hosting the Australian Women in Agriculture National Conference with a gala dinner this Friday November 24 followed by the main event on Saturday.

Bendigo is hosting the Australian Women in Agriculture National Conference with a gala dinner this Friday November 24 followed by the main event on Saturday.

Among them CEO Farmers for Climate Action, Natalie Collard (pictured above) will be special guest at Friday evening’s dinner.

Natalie is a highly-regarded advocate for regional Australia, agriculture, renewable energy, innovation and women’s leadership. Her extraordinary cross-sectoral adventure ranges from defence and arms control, foreign affairs, telecommunications, energy, transport and – her great love – agriculture.

The conference provides a platform for women on the land to connect, learn and grow, and features a variety of special guest speakers.

The program also features workshops and networking opportunities and aims to foster a sense of community and support among women in agriculture.

It addresses important topics such as leadership, sustainable farming practices, and personal growth.

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November 20th, 2023Bendigo hosts women in ag conference

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