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2018 AWC West - Rachael Harder, MP, on being a Woman of Influence

Rachael Harder, Member of Parliament for Lethbridge (Alberta) and Official Opposition Shadow Minister for Status of Women talks about being a woman of influence.... More ›

2018 AWC West - Melodie Chan, veterinarian, shares lessons she learned working in agriculture

Melodie Chan, Dairy Veterinarian, says despite not growing up on a farm, she has a big passion for agriculture. She shares how she followed a plan and found the tools she needed to succeed in an unexpected role. You'll enjoy the lessons she learned along the way.... More ›

2018 AWC West - Cami Ryan shares her unexpected journey through agriculture

Cami Ryan, Social Sciences Lead with Monsanto Company, shares advice and wisdom gained through following a 'road less traveled'. She calls her path 'an unlikely journey' and her story touched those who attended our Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference in Calgary in March 2018.... More ›

2018 AWC West - Billi Miller, writer and farm woman, honours 'farm wives' in her books

Billi Miller has a passion for recognizing farm women for their significant contribution to Canadian agriculture. She shares her personal story and tells how she fell in love with her farm life and the many women in her community that provided their support.... More ›

2018 AWC West - Sherry Waddingham shares her expertise on navigating gender rules

Sherry Waddingham, President of Mindshift, speaks about the different constructs between men and women in how they approach the world. Learn the two things that Sherry shared with our AWC conference attendees in March 2018 to help you with your interactions with both men and women.... More ›

2018 AWC West - Darci Lang teaches AWC attendees to focus on the positive

AWC Speaker Darci Lang helped attendees at our March 2018 conference in Calgary shift their perspective to focus on the 90% of the positives in their lives. She shared touching personal stories and wonderful tips to help us move forward with joy.... More ›

2018 AWC West: The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay & Frances MacAulay Share Farm Vision

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, attended the Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference in Calgary with his wife, Frances MacAulay in March 2018. This farm couple has run a family farm in Prince Edward Island since the 1970s, along with their three daughte... More ›

2018 AWC West event quick overview

This wrap-up video will give you a quick overview from our March 26 & 27, 2018 Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference at Calgary's Hyatt Regency Hotel. We had over 450 women in attendance, and had an amazing time of learning, connecting and celebrating women in Agriculture!... More ›

2017 AWC East - Patricia Thompson speaks about her family agri-food business

Patricia Thompson, VP Sales and Marketing, King Cole Ducks in Stouffville, Ontario shares her family's story of building a farm-to-fork business since the 1950s. She shares business and marketing tips that helped her enterprise - led by many dynamic women in agriculture - to become the success i... More ›

2017 AWC East - There's (Career) Life After Retirement - Fran Burr

Fran Burr of Burr Consulting shares tips on how she planned, managed, and reflected on every step in her career in agriculture. Why should it be any different for your post-retirement career? This video is part of a series of past speaker videos we will be releasing every Wednesday in the le... More ›

2017 AWC East - Cultivating a Career in the Canadian Wine Industry - Debi Pratt

Debi Pratt explores forty years of reflection, insights, strategies, and opportunities that she encountered in her transition from a primary school teacher to becoming a successful Canadian Wine Industry professional. From the playground to the vineyard!... More ›

2017 AWC East - Let Go of the Rope! - Jolene Brown

Jolene Brown explains how "holding on" for too long can have ominous consequences, not only keeping you from implementing your goals, but by putting your mission in a precarious situation! Listen to Jolene as she inspires you to be an active woman in the industry, and a champion agriculture tod... More ›

2017 AWC East - Growing Youth Leaders - Debra Brown

Debra Brown of 4-H Ontario explores the leadership opportunities, and roles that young women can play in their communities and workplaces. Additionally, she explains how experienced women who have been in the industry for years, can play a part as mentors or coaches of these young leaders.... More ›

2017 AWC East - Women in Agriculture: The Zambian Experience - Maimouna Abass

Maimouna Abass presents challenges and issues that women in agriculture in Zambia face, as well as opportunities and skills that they have to succeed.... More ›

2017 AWC East - Yes I do Grow Flowers - Anita Heuver

Anita Heuver is the Owner of Eagle Lake Nurseries in Strathmore, Alberta. She shares stories about her experience in agriculture, and notes that growing flowers might just be the easiest part of her job. Watch this clip to hear some career and leadership insights she has for other women in agri... More ›

3 Women on Attending the Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference

In this video by Rural Roots Canada, we hear from three women who attended the most recent Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference. Listen as Tracey Shelton (Richardson International), Dianne Finstad (Master of Ceremonies AWC) and Trish Booy (BMO) talk about the benefits of attending an Advanc... More ›

2017 AWC East - What Will Your Successful Life Look Like 50 Years from Now? - Deborah Whale

Deborah Whale of Clovermead Farms Inc. gives suggestions on how women in agriculture can be confident and proud of the goals and achievements in their lives. "You define it. You achieve it. You enjoy it!"... More ›

2017 AWC East - Write Your Own Story - Faith Matchett

Faith Matchett of Farm Credit Canada explains how there is great power and energy in writing our own story. This video is part of a series of past speaker videos we will be releasing every Wednesday in the lead-up to our Advancing Women West Conference in Calgary on March 26 & 27, 2018.... More ›

2017 AWC EAST Wrap-Up video

This wrap-up video will give you a quick overview from our 2017 event at Niagara Falls (Ont.) at the Hilton Fallsview. We had over 430 women there, and had just an amazing time!... More ›

2016 AWC East - Walking The Tightrope - Amy Cronin

Amy Cronin, President of Cronin Family Farms shares her advice on how to 'walk the tightrope' and balance work and home life. This video is the part of a series of past speakers videos we will be releasing every Wednesday in the lead up to our Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference in Nia... More ›

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