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Rural Community ProgramsRural and regional communities have particular needs. The Department helps to support and empower regional Tasmania by recognising those needs, and through programs that build self-reliance and provide support to rural communities. |
| Tas-Regions Tas-Regions magazine includes news and features about farmers, rural and regional projects and innovations in agriculture. | |
| Farm Management Deposits Farm Management Deposits (FMDs) are a cash flow management tool primary producers can use as a risk management option. | |
| Rural Financial Counselling Service Tasmania A statewide, confidential and free service, providing information and support for the farming community. | |
| Resources for Farmers & Rural Communities A list of useful resources for farmers and rural communities. | |
| RIRDC Rural Women's Award 2009 Jane Lovell, of Devonport, has won the 2009 Tasmanian RIRDC Rural Women's Award for her work in quality assurance. | |
| Training Courses, Field Days & Workshops Opportunities to develop the knowledge and skills required to create a successful business and lifestyle. | |
| Difference and Diversity It is important to recognise the social, economic, cultural, historical and political context of rural women’s lives. | |
| Exceptional Circumstances & National Agricultural Monitoring System Information on the Federal Government's Exceptional Circumstances Program and the NAMS website which provides climate reports to support applications. | |
| Encouraging Participation of Farm Families in Events Most Tasmanian farms are family enterprises. Ensuring you communicate with the whole family unit will encourage greater participation in learning acti... | |
| Increasing the Representation of Women on Boards Learn how to increase the representation of women on boards to bring a greater diversity of skills and backgrounds to rural decision-making processes. | |
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