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Women urged to action, make an impact

Snippet from article posted by The Western Producer (Karen Morrison): "CALGARY — Technological advancements are making farms more female friendly. “It’s brains over [...]

March 23rd, 2017|Categories: AWC WEST 2017, News|Tags: AWC WEST 2017, Karen Morrison, The Western Producer|
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Coach acts as guide down path to goals

From article posted by The Western Producer (Karen Morrison): "CALGARY — A coach can help families navigate difficult relationships and challenging work on [...]

March 16th, 2017|Categories: AWC WEST 2017, News|Tags: AWC WEST 2017, Coaching, Karen Morrison, The Western Producer|
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Women ‘backbone of agriculture’

Snippet from article posted by The Western Producer (Karen Morrison): "CALGARY — Young mothers rocking weeks old infants were among those listening to [...]

March 16th, 2017|Categories: AWC WEST 2017|Tags: AWC WEST 2017, Karen Morrison, Krysta Harden, The Western Producer|
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Learn to ask for help, listen to answers: speaker

Snippet from article posted by The Western Producer (Karen Morrison): "TORONTO — The biggest barrier to women settling into leadership roles may be [...]

October 20th, 2016|Categories: AWC EAST 2016, News|Tags: AWC EAST 2016, Conference Coverage, Karen Morrison, Leadership, The Western Producer|
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Women in ag face unique business challenges

Snippet from article posted by The Western Producer: "Why are so many women at the Royal York driving pick-up trucks?” one presenter joked [...]

October 20th, 2016|Categories: AWC EAST 2016, News|Tags: AWC EAST 2016, Conference Coverage, Karen Morrison, The Western Producer|
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Advancement starts with youth mentorship

Snippet from article posted by The Western Producer (Karen Morrison): "TORONTO — Iris Meck hopes to put the next generation of female leaders [...]

October 20th, 2016|Categories: AWC EAST 2016, News|Tags: AWC EAST 2016, Event Highlights, Karen Morrison, The Western Producer|
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Connecting Women in Agriculture

The Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference is created for every woman who is passionate about agriculture and food, whether you are a university student studying agriculture, producer, rancher, entrepreneur, representative of a grower association or corporate agribusiness. AWC is for women who want to enhance their family life, community, career, and industry through:

—communications and coaching
—mentoring and networking
—financial management and independence
—health and balance of life strategies
—career planning, and
—setting goals in all areas

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