The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Ms Tina Joemat-Pettersson invites members of the media to the 11th Annual Female Farmer Awards.
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Female Farmer Awards initiated by the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in 1999. The main objective of the awards is to empower women in agriculture by recognising and increasing their visibility in the agricultural sector. The awards have since inception, recognised the contribution of women in the fight against poverty, hunger and joblessness.
The event will be held as follows:
Date: Saturday, 29 August 2009
Time: 18h30 for 19h00
Venue: Vista University, Bloemfontein
Dress: Formal or traditional
For further information contact:
Priscilla Tsotso Sehoole
Tel: 012 319 7317
Fax: 012 319 7858
Cell: 083 452 5743
E-mail: CCO@daff.gov.za
Issued by: Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
20 August 2009
