Regina, Saskatchewan – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - The Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship Program welcomed the newest group of eight young agriculture leaders today. This program provides young people with the skills and experiences necessary to take on leadership roles within the industry. The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan committed $100,000 in funding through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership to support this intake of mentees.
The successful mentees and mentors chosen to participate in this intake are:
- Alexandra Clarke, paired with Gerry Hertz
- Sandra Hessdorfer, paired with Sara Shymko
- Megan Roger, paired with Brett Halstead
- Morgan Follensbee, paired with Kim Keller
- Blaine Lamontagne, paired with Danny Petty
- Grayson Berting, paired with Joe Barnett
- Ryan Garbarczyk, paired with Shelley Jones
- Anna Karlsson, paired with Heather Deobald
Next Gen is an agricultural mentorship program for future leaders in Saskatchewan delivered by Canadian Western Agribition and accepts eight applicants into an 18-month mentorship experience. Mentees are paired with some of the strongest leaders in Canadian agriculture. During their mentorship, mentees will gain industry knowledge, board and governance training, business education, and networking opportunities.
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