Agricultural science students behind rural women's forum

14 JULY 2015

A group of female students at Charles Sturt University (CSU) are using their vision for Australian agriculture to organise a networking event for women in agriculture.The CSU Wagga Wagga Agricultural Club (WAC) and the NSW Farmers will co-host a Women in Ag Day, Brunch with a View at the city's Country Club at 9am on Sunday 26 July.One of the organisers and Bachelor of Agricultural Science student Ms Alexandra Trinder said, "The event will celebrate, empower and unit both current and future women leaders in agriculture."It is also an opportunity to create awareness about domestic violence with all funds raised going to the organisation, White Ribbon."Speakers include: ABC Landline presenter Ms Pip Courtney; 2014 The Land Sydney Royal Showgirl and CSU graduate Ms Brodie Chester; Southern Cotton General Manger Ms Kate O'Callaghan; lamb and wool producer Ms Vicky Geddes; and wool classer and trainer Ms Fiona Raleigh.A workshop will also be presented by Ms Courtney and AgriFood Skills Australia Business Development Manager Ms Margo Andrae on networking and the use of social media to empower women in the agricultural sector.Lecturer from the School of Agricultural and Wine Sciences Ms Caroline Love will be MC at the event.The Women in Ag Day, Brunch with a View is being organised by a committee of agricultural science students at CSU in Wagga Wagga including Ms Trinder, Ms Sally Poole, Ms Mikaela Baker, Ms Monica Ley, Ms Laura Bruce and Ms Ella Steinfort. Tickets are $30 for WAC members and $40 for non-members. Tickets can be purchased online here.

Media Note:

CSU Bachelor of Agricultural Science students and members of the Wagga Wagga Agricultural Club Ms Alexandra Trinder and Ms Sally Poole are available for interview. Contact CSU Media.

The Women in Ag Day, Brunch with a View will be held from 9am to 12pm on Sunday 26 July at the Wagga Wagga Country Club, Plumpton Road, Wagga Wagga.

Photo: ABC Landline's Ms Pip Courtney.

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