VISITORS to Farm World field days at Lardner Park, near Warragul, are invited to attend a special ‘Women in Agriculture’ presentation and luncheon function to hear the stories and insights of two very different, determined and influential women.
Farm World 2015 will be held from Thursday 26 March to Sunday 29 March, and provides a unique platform for farm machinery manufacturers, suppliers and distributors to launch new products and to showcase their ranges. The ‘Women in Agriculture’ function is scheduled from noon to 2pm on Thursday 26 March. The function is supported by the Commonwealth Bank and their ‘Women in Focus’ team.
Presenters at the function will include Dame Quentin Bryce AD, CVO and Natalie Collard who will share their insights into women’s issues and their broad life and business experiences.
Dame Quentin Bryce AD, CVO was Governor-General of Australia from September 2008 until March 2014. She was the first woman to hold the position and was previously the Governor of Queensland from 2003 to 2008. Last year she was appointed as the chair of a new taskforce aimed at reducing domestic violence incidents in Queensland. Her many other roles include associations with the National Breast Cancer Advisory Council and the Australian Women’s Cricket Board. Upon graduating from university with a law degree in 1965, she became one of the first women to be admitted to the Queensland bar.
Natalie Collard was appointed chief executive officer of the Australian Dairy Farmers in June 2011. Prior to joining the ADF in November 2008 as general manager, Natalie was the manager of Rural Affairs for the National Farmers’ Federation, Australia’s peak agricultural lobby group. She was also awarded Telstra Business Woman of the Year for Victoria in 2013 in the Community and Government category.
The cost to attend the luncheon is $40 per head and includes entry to Farm World, a light lunch, with wine, beer and soft drink.
Bookings can be made by visiting www.trybooking.com/119124, but be quick as this is always a very popular event.
More information about the many and varied activities at the 2015 Farm World field days is available at www.lardnerpark.com.au
