Farms.com is pleased to announce that the Advancing Women in Ag Conference (AWC) has joined the Farms.com Group.
AWC was created for every woman who is passionate about agriculture and food, from CEOs and CFOs to entrepreneur’s and farm owners, as well as university or college student studying agriculture who are just beginning their career in the agriculture industry.
“We are delighted that the Advancing Women in Ag leadership conferences will be joining the Farms.com Group” says Graham Dyer, Farms.com President and CEO. “We all know that the world of agriculture and food is undergoing dramatic change. To survive and thrive in these times, leading businesses need to have the best people on their teams providing input and advice from their unique perspectives. We believe the Advancing Women in Ag leadership conferences help to develop leaders of tomorrow.”
Farms.com is confident in the excellent synergies between the Media and Publishing side of our business (Better Farming and Small Farm Canada magazines) as well as the Talent Solutions side of the business (AgCareers.com, FoodGrads.com, and De Lacy Executive Recruitment) with the Advancing Women in Ag leadership conference.
"The AgCareers.com team is incredibly excited about our acquisition of Advancing Women in Ag conferences, as the conferences mark a significant milestone in our mission to drive positive change in agriculture and food,” shares Kathryn Doan CVO, Director AgCareers.com.
“Inspiring people about careers in these vital industries and fostering leadership development are passions close to our heart. By integrating these teams into our Talent Solutions division, and our group of companies, we are poised to elevate our commitment to excellence.
Together, we will empower individuals along their career paths and cultivate leaders, making a meaningful impact in our agriculture and food industry and beyond."
“How great it is to be on a team which is so passionate about agriculture and opportunities for women within agriculture,” says Advancing Women in Agriculture’s Iris Meck. “I am excited to grow our momentum by tapping into the relationships within the Farms.com and AgCareers.com communities.”
The next Advancing Women in Ag East Conference will be held November 17 to 19, 2024, at the Sheraton Fallsview in Niagara Falls Ontario. Save the dates for the next Advancing Women in Ag West Conference March 16 to 18, 2025, in Calgary.
