Read Anna Roberts wrap-up of the Advancing Women’s in Ag Conference. Read the article on Ag Women's Network
The Advancing Women Experience September 21, 2015
Are you wondering if Advancing Women East is for you? What's it really like to get together with that many other women, who are 'invested' in agriculture? Crystal Mackay of Farm and Food Care Ontario was initially dubious about the need for such event, until she experienced it firsthand. Listen to her story, as she talks with (conference moderator) Dianne Finstad. Find out why she now believes Advancing Women in Agriculture is a conference with impact, making a difference for women across Canada and beyond.
Alberta Beef Magazine interviews four women in agriculture September 11, 2015
Alberta Beef Magazine interviews four women in agriculture, and all of them speakers from our April 2015 conference in Calgary. Read the interviews with Trish Jordan, Wynne Chisholm, Dianna Emperingham and Susan Blair. We are excited to have Dianna and Susan back with us as speakers at our Toronto conference on October 5 & 6, 2015!
If gender isn't a big issue on the farm, why are so many women signing up for women's organizations and conferences? This article by Helen Lammers-Helps published in the September 2015 edition of Country Guide explores the growing topic of conversation around women in agriculture.
New video highlights best of the Advancing Women conferences September 2, 2015
One of our sponsors, Rural Roots Canada, has created a video interview with four dynamic women who attended the Advancing Women Conference in Calgary on April 6 & 7, 2015.
Here are some highlights from the video:
“For a young person today, there’s just so much opportunity (in agriculture). It’s really inspiring to come here and have people that have been around for a while mentoring and coaching and really encouraging people to build a career in agriculture. We compete with so many other industries…we want the best and the brightest to choose agriculture over other industries.” - Trish Jordan, Public and Industry Affairs Director, Monsanto Canada
“It’s a great opportunity to network. I’ve made business contacts here, renewed business contacts, and connected with younger women in agriculture that I very often visit with encouraging them in their career paths.” - Deborah Wilson, Senior VP of Beef InfoXchange System (BIXS)
“The speakers are really inspirational... talking about following your passion and looking for what you want to do, and making that your life’s work.” - Annemarie Pedersen, Owner, Annemarie Pederson Communications
“There have been some great speakers with really interesting points on how to balance life and work and relationships...with other women in the industry, and then also those relationships that you have with your co-workers as well.” - Kate Sanford Mitchell, Bayer CropScience
Here is the complete video. Thanks to Rural Roots Canada!
Join the hundreds of women who have already signed up for the October 5 & 6, 2015 Advancing Women conference in Toronto.
Here’s why making time for this conference matters - Interview with Kathryn Doan on Farms.com June 23, 2015 View News Article
Advancing Women is created for every woman who wants to achieve success in her career, family, community, financial independence and relationships in and outside the workplace. Whether you are in a career path with an organization, starting your own business, looking for your dream job or wanting to hone your overall life skills, this conference is for you. AWC is a one of a kind event. Register today. Be inspired for tomorrow.
Participate as a sponsor and reap the rewards. We are seeking corporate sponsors who believe in the importance of fostering great women leaders in agriculture, and who want to help make this conference a reality.
Along with our high profile industry speakers, select "Speaker Sponsors" will have a chance to address the conference and share their inspirations and ideas.
