SELBOURNE 2014 Rural Women's Award winner Annette Reed is returning home after spending the past five weeks visiting farms, farmers markets and festivals across Canada and the US.
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Mrs Reed, an heirloom tomato and garlic producer and president of Rural Help @ Hand, will conduct five workshops on her return to cover what she has learnt.
She said although she visited many different operations, one thing became clear from her travels.
"It's not about the size of your farm, but what you do with it that matters," Mrs Reed said.
"I've been to a lot of farms over here — they have ranged in size from a quarter of an acre to 300 acres, but all the messages have been the same."
She said finding an appropriate property went beyond size and type of operation.
"Find something that fits your values, your goals and your lifestyle, pursue it with a passion and don't ever become complacent," Mrs Reed said.
"While, of course, acreage has an important part to play in the choices we make, just like position, climate and other variables, the overall rules don't change."
Her workshops will be delivered across Tasmania to women operating small farms.
Mrs Reed said the workshops would be low-key, relaxed and informative with a grass-roots approach.
"It recognises that women hold a wealth of great ideas and possibilities, that ideas, aspirations and best intentions can often be obstructed by invisible barriers," she said.
"Also that anything can be achieved with good planning, strong networks and supports."
The first workshop will be held at Huon Valley on November 4.