Wagin-Woodanilling Landcare Zone co-ordinator Danielle Perrie was part of the committee who helped organise the one day event at the Wagin Golf Club.

“Women are such a powerhouse of the community and the original intent of limelight was to reward and celebrate women, provide an avenue to network and organise a successful event,” Ms Perrie said.

“We were fortunate to gain funding through the Australia’s Farming Future, Recognising Women Farmers grant round which helped us put together a fantastic program.

“This is our second event, with the first being run in 2007, and we are so happy to see the second event become a huge success.

“We have been able to attract different committee members and the new team’s hard work really paid off.”

Committee member Glenys Ball said the speakers well received.

“Our keynote speaker and master of ceremonies for the day Maggie Dent was truly inspiring with her connecting to the audience really well,” she said.

“Her rural background and down to earth attitude was really appreciated and Maggie successfully had everyone leaving feeling empowered about life choices and a sense of resilience with her subject, Wonderful, Juicy Wise Women committee member.”

Gary Warden talked on his personal story with climate change and his work with the Days of Change and Living Smart program.

These are programs that promote sustainable living on a local level including power saving, green energy, organic gardening and environmental practices for the home.

Fiona Palmer of Pingaring, author of the rural romance My Family Farm, spoke of her journey to getting the book written and then published by one of the world’s biggest publishers, Penguin Books.

Committee member Fiona Dawson said they arranged for a local focus.

“One of our highlights of the day was the focus on local activities, produce and business with a great display of jewellery from Kirsty Boyle of Tambellup, hand knitted dolls by Annette Hereford of Wagin and some really important information from Farmsafe,” she said.