Australian Seed Federation
Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2025 Women in Seed Network Tour! 🌱
📅 Join us in Hobart from 11–13 March 2025 for three unforgettable days to connect with peers, learn from experts, and explore some agricultural highlights of Tasmania. Places are capped, so reserve your place now to avoid missing out! Registrations close Monday 24 February.
Here’s what’s in store: View the program.
Day 1 – Tuesday 11 March: Make your way to the boutique-styled Rydges Hobart for an evening of networking drinks and nibbles with all attendees.
Day 2 – Wednesday 12 March: The Women in Seed Forum will feature a dynamic range of speakers starting with a communications workshop run by Sally Murfet of Inspire Ag. The forum will also feature Dr Amy Imms of The Burnout Project. Day 2 finishes with dinner at Hobart’s spectacular waterfront.
Day 2 – Thursday 13 March:Â A full field day featuring seed, regenerative agriculture, oysters and more! The field day will finish in time for evening flights that depart Hobart for most major Australian cities.
The registration fee of $1,250 + GST includes everything across the three days, except flights to Hobart. For any Hobart locals, there’s a special price for you.
The Women in Seed Network Tour is about more than just professional development—it’s about building a strong, supportive network for women to thrive in our fantastic industry. If this event isn’t directed at you, then have a think about who you work with or who you know in the industry that you could send it to.
Get in touch with Alysha at alockley@asf.asn.au for any enquiries.
Sponsor a Student
Why not take the opportunity to support the future workforce through our Sponsor a Student initiative. This is a fantastic way for organisations to contribute to the development of women in our industry and the future workforce. Who knows, your contribution might kick-start the seed career of a future leader!
To hear more about this initiative and work together to educate and empower the next generation get in touch with Prue at pbaker@asf.asn.au
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