Federal Lyons MP Eric Hutchinson congratulated Glengarry Hazelnut Grower Carol Bracken on being named Tasmanian Rural women of the year today.
Ms Bracken was awarded the top gong for the Rural Industry Research and Development Corporation’s Rural Women’s State Final at a lunchtime event at Tasmania’s Parliament House.
Mr Hutchinson said that Ms Bracken won the title from an impressive group of country Tasmanian women.
Finalists included, Amanda Mackinnon of Dodges Ferry, Sally Murfet of Buckland, Lynn Murfet of Sorell School Farm and Christine Mann of White Hills.
“It shows the diversity and opportunity within the state’s agricultural sector, “ Mr Hutchinson said.
“Agribusiness is so much more than working on a farm.”
“These are smart, passionate, entrepreneurial women who should be proud of being selected as finalists.”
Mr Hutchinson wished Ms Bracken success in the national finals in Canberra later this year.
Federal Lyons MHR Eric Hutchinson
