Desire from women involved in the primary sector to lead and contribute in their industries, businesses and communities has seen a new leadership and governance programme offered in 2020.
A programme to help sheep and beef farming partners plan for their future and adapt to changes in their sector will be extended next year to 20 rural centres throughout New Zealand.
Programmes to help strengthen farming businesses extending to more than 750 farming women next year, at a time when farmers are responding to climate change and the need to operate in an environmentally sustainable way.
Agri-Women’s Development Trust (AWDT) has announced the appointment of Linda Cooper to the role
of chair.
Today as the Government delivers its Well-being Budget, Agri-Women’s Development Trust Founder, Lindy Nelson, reflects on what AWDT has been doing for nine years to improve the well-being of women and New Zealand’s primary industries and rural communities. Well-being is defined as experiencing health, happiness and prosperity. It includes having good mental health, high life-satisfaction, […]
Leadership and governance development of women involved in the primary sector was celebrated
last week as the Agri-Women’s Development Trust (AWDT) marked the 100th graduate from its
Escalator programme.
The Agri-Women’s Development Trust (AWDT) has a new general manager with the appointment of Lisa Sims to the role.
Leading primary sector women’s development organisation, AWDT, has announced a new interim chair and three new trustees, following its annual general meeting on 21 May 2018.
Planning for long-term business success is the focus of a new AWDT programme for sheep and beef farming partners, developed in response to strong industry demand.
A ‘mighty big aspiration’ to find a balance between food production, the environment and people came a step closer last week when 14 women involved in primary industries graduated from AWDT’s national leadership and governance programme.
Another wonderful week of Understanding Your Farming Business graduations around the country. Congratulations to #criticalfarmingpartners in Masterton, Pukehou, Oamaru & Macraes Flat! Thank you to all guest speakers, farming partners ANZ New Zealand and Red Meat NZ #creatingpositivechange.
You can get involved in 2020, head to the website to find locations, dates and to register www.awdt.org.nz/uyfb/
‘‘I know I want to make positive change in the primary industry — where, when and how, I am not sure yet. The gem in all of this for me is the friendships and networks I have created along the way.’’
A great article on Rebecca Smith, one of our 2019 Escalator graduates,
#supportedgrowth #creatingchange #escalatoralumni
Escalator programme provides next step up
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Rebecca Smith is a wife, mother, farmer and qualified veterinarian. She is now also a graduate of the Agri Women’s Development Trust’s Escalator...Great article Becks Smith 💕
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New challenges come from continuous and rapid change, we need to control what we can and work to understand what we can't. Change will happen anyway, let's exercise our 'change muscle' in preparation.
#EscalatorAlumni and NZX - New Zealand's Exchange Head of Analytics Julia Jones at '𝙉𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣 𝙪𝙣𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙛𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚. 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚 - 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩 𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮?'. #keepingitreal Red Meat NZ Beef + Lamb New Zealand
Another exciting week of Understanding Your Farming Buisness (UYFB) graduations last week. Evenings of celebration took place in Amberley, Kaikoura & Carterton for these amazing #criticalfarmingpartners, ready to put their skills and knowledge into action. Thank you to all guest speakers, ANZ New Zealand and Red Meat NZ #creatingpositivechange
You can get involved in 2020, head to the website to find locations, dates and to register www.awdt.org.nz/uyfb/
Great to meet this fantastic group of ladies, and their partners. Well done Sara Heard, you are an amazing facilitator (and coach!!)
Is 2020 the year to unleash your leadership potential?
AWDT is proud to announce the launch of our newest leadership development programme, Next Level.
Next Level will help you to develop deeper confidence and self-belief. Give you tools to influence and lead positive change and clarify your direction and purpose in your communities and careers within the primary sector.
We begin with belief that you have within you, what you need to achieve your aspirations.
More information about Next Level at www.awdt.org.nz/programmes/next-level/ or call on 06 375 8180 to talk it over. #supportedgrowth #creatingpositivechange
ANZ New Zealand FMG DairyNZ Ravensdown Beef + Lamb New Zealand AGMARDT Red Meat NZ
This is a great course, which I got a lot out of. Met some wonderful ladies. Would recommend it if you're interested in getting to the Next Level!
Have loved developing and delivering this program.
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