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Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference

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Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference

Time: November 24, 2020 at 7:30am to November 25, 2020 at 6:30pm
Location: Online Event
Website or Map: http://www.advancingwomenconf…
Phone: 403-686-8407
Event Type: webinar
Organized By: farmmedia.com
Latest Activity: Sep 7, 2020

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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, entrepreneur, representative of a grower association or corporate agribusiness. Get ready for a great virtual conference experience on November 24 & 25, 2020!

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

AWC has a proven track record of bringing women in agriculture and food together from across Canada and parts of the U.S. AWC is proud of the quality of speakers that we bring to the podium, including business experts, motivational and inspirational leaders, and industry representatives.

We are adding new speakers every day and developing our virtual platform so you can enjoy learning and networking with women in ag across Canada and beyond:

  • hear from a great line up of speakers on a wide variety of topics
  • meet others at the conference in sessions, chat rooms, round tables and more
  • share connection information with women attending through the platform for future follow up
  • visit sponsoring companies at their virtual exhibitor booth and connect with their staff during the conference
  • ask questions during presentations for speakers and other participants through live or private chats
  • tune into the conference from your computer, tablet or mobile phone
  • watch presentations again until December 31, 2020

Learn more about the virtual event or register by visiting www.advancingwomenconference.ca/2020virtual/.

If you are interested in participating in AWC VIRTUAL 2020 as a sponsor, please call 403-686-8407 or email imeck@farmmedia.com.

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