Seventy women represented 17 branches at the meeting on Wednesday where members voted to set aside $10,000 for people in need.

Returning group president Michelle Eggins said they would "continue to help everybody that's affected by the drought".

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In her report for 2018/2019, agricultural/environment officer Libby Laird said that "despite difficulties, country women are still shining".

"Whether you are out of town, regard yourself as old, young or in-between, Namoi country women continue to be active and provide hope," she wrote.

"Maybe we are not travelling as far, but we are still observing, exploring and marvelling at the land, dealing with immense challenges and looking after our communities."

Ms Laird wrote that the group's response to the drought was "notable" as branches come to the aid of their towns and villages.

"Quirindi branch have established a fantastic drought response and are issuing local vouchers and subsidies," she wrote.

"Other branches have ensured their local people are in touch with the state CWA drought fund, issued vouchers and are also quietly helping in their districts.

"CWA members are reporting actions to increase their resilience through regenerative agriculture practices and sustainable living. These sustainable domestic and farming practices include water saving, reducing synthetic farm fertilisers and chemicals, and building up living soils, cell grazing and zero till among others."

Ms Eggins said the drought in turn had impacted the CWA's numbers.

"We all need to work on keeping our membership numbers up," she said.

"Our communities are getting smaller, less farm workers, so we must all encourage those in our towns to be a member.

"We are so well recognised in the community for being the answer to so many needs, but to get new members I know is difficult."

Seventy women represented 17 of the 19 branches at the conference where officer bearers for the new financial year were voted in.