Ladies In Agriculture Gather To Share, Support And Grow

Ladies in Agriculture were invited to a relaxed catch-up session to sip, share and grow. Led by Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Tourism president Mary Brown, the morning offered a calm space for open discussion about the recovery process for those in the local agricultural industry.

The session focused in particular on the challenges of securing grants and the importance of speaking up when funding applications are rejected. Mary noted that outcomes from recovery efforts are only now becoming clear, stating, "Now we're starting to see the data, I am concerned."

Attendees were encouraged to keep applying for grants and to share their recovery stories. Mary urged anyone who has been knocked back for funding to reach out to the Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Tourism. The Chamber can assist in understanding why an application may have failed and help applicants get back on track.

Participants were also reminded to always check the current grant criteria and to revisit their applications. With recent changes to funding rules, many may now be eligible even if they were not in previous rounds.

Now is the time to act. Support is available, and ladies, your story matters.