Join Women in Agriculture Scotland
and make a difference!

Building On Strength. Breaking Down Barriers.

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It is well reported that women play an active and essential role in Scottish agriculture at all levels. There are women already running their own farm, croft or smallholding, and doing a fantastic job. There are excellent and talented women leaders in Scottish Agriculture.

However, there are also many women who have been excluded by outdated attitudes and behaviours, far too few represented in leadership roles and there are still too many barriers for women to reach their full potential.

The aim of Women in Agriculture Scotland is to support, inspire and develop women in Scottish Agriculture to achieve their aspirations and create a more progressive, successful and inclusive industry.

By becoming a member of WiAS you will receive:

  • Member newsletter including “Early Bird” notification for all WiAS events

  • Opportunity to vote and attend every WiAS AGM

  • Email on sign up welcoming you to the WiAS community

Membership

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Benefits

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Membership * Benefits *

Group of Women in Agriculture members at the Royal highland show breakfast, engaging in conversation

  • 48 hour exclusive access to all our events

  • Free Mentoring Program available exclusively to members

  • Access to Webinars covering a variety of subjects

  • Your own blog or member spotlight on our new website

  • Free stall for any business member at our AGM

  • Your chance to win £250 bursary for educational training*

The Objectives of the Association are

  • Hand supporting a love heart

    Support

    To support members to build and foster networks within the agricultural industry.

  • Equality symbol in green

    Equality

    To act on behalf of members to influence and further the progression of women in agriculture to achieve equality of opportunity in the industry.

  • Lightbulb flashing icon in green

    Inspire

    To inspire members to reach their full potential.

  • Green leaf icon symbolising development and growth

    Develop

    To develop members personally and professionally.

  • "When I think of Scottish women in agriculture I feel pride - pride in the women who work hard across the industry every day. I am also proud that it is a community which supports, encourages and inspires each other."

    Carole Short
    Down on the Farm

  • "Women in Agriculture provides great opportunities to meet like minded people keen to improve their agricultural knowledge."

    Sarah Walker
    Farm Worker- Newtons Stewart

  • "The group is a great forum for me as a rural business woman to meet and discuss rural issues that I may have concerns about. Meeting with your peers and networking with women in agriculture allows free flow of expression & nurturing of new ideas and common interests."

    Wendy Crawford
    Managing Partner, House of Bluebell

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You can view and download a copy of our Constitution here.

*The WiAS Bursary

  • Applications for the Bursary will be yearly with a closing date

  • Applications to be for educational purposes but can include travel applications for educational events.

  • The entries will be judged by the committee.

  • Only one yearly winner.

  • Winners must be comfortable with WiAS promoting the Bursary and their photos/posts online and within our newsletter & website.