Be recognized for encouraging and recognizing the contribution that women make to the industry.
Join us and nurture your staff, customers, clients, and members by being involved!
Sponsor AWC today by calling Iris Meck at 403-686-8407 or email iris@irismeck.com
Delegate Bag Sponsor
Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited
Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) is a Canadian, family-owned agribusiness with over 115 years of success in the agriculture industry. Our operations include grain merchandising, crop inputs, flour milling, and feed mills. https://parrishandheimbecker.com/
Reception Sponsor
TD
Our mission at TD Agriculture Services is to work with you to provide a comfortable banking experience by upholding the highest standards of integrity, honesty, professionalism and privacy.
We believe that our banking and technological expertise affords us the capability and flexibility to develop the processing environment that best fits your needs today and as your requirements change in the future. We differentiate ourselves by our local Relationship Team approach. This approach will connect you to people with specialized product knowledge throughout TD. The benefits of having a strong local banking relationship with the power to deliver makes TD the best choice for your farming agribusiness.
For more information, visit http://www.td.com/agriculture/
Coffee Sponsors
Bunge
At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. With more than two centuries of experience, unmatched global scale and deeply rooted relationships, we work to strengthen global food security, increase sustainability where we operate, and help communities prosper. As a world leader in oilseed processing and a leading producer and supplier of specialty plant-based oils and fats, we value our partnerships with farmers to bring quality products from where they’re grown to where they’re consumed. At the same time, we collaborate with our customers to develop tailored and innovative solutions to meet evolving dietary needs and trends in every part of the world. Our Company has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. We have approximately 23,000 dedicated employees working across approximately 300 facilities located in more than 40 countries. www.bunge.com
FCC
FCC is proud to be 100 per cent invested in Canadian agriculture and food. The organization’s employees are committed to the long-standing success of those who produce and process Canadian food. FCC provides flexible financing and capital solutions, while creating value through data, knowledge, relationships and expertise. FCC offers a complement of financial and non-financial products and services designed to support the complex and evolving needs of the industry. As a commercial Crown corporation, FCC is a stable partner that reinvests profits back into the industry and communities it serves. https://www.fcc-fac.ca/en/financing/agriculture/women-entrepreneur-program
Opportunity Sponsors
Bayer CropScience
For 150+ years, Canadian women have played a significant role in agriculture with their hard work, innovative thinking, and passion for the industry. We recognize and promote women across every facet of Canadian agriculture—so we can all continue to farm for change.
In Canada, we have several resource groups focused on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion areas, including GROW Canada. GROW’s vision is that women have an equitable presence, leadership impact, and recognition at all levels and men advocate for this equity. We are driven to foster an inclusive culture that champions the growth and achievement of women. cropscience.bayer.ca
Network Sponsors
Co-operators
Co-operators is a leading Canadian financial services co-operative, offering multi-line insurance and investment products, services, and personalized advice to help Canadians build their financial strength and security. Co-operators has more than $64 billion in assets under administration and has been providing trusted guidance to Canadians since 1945. The organization is well known for its community involvement and its commitment to sustainability. Currently a carbon neutral organization, Cooperators is committed to net-zero emissions in its operations and investments by 2040, and 2050, respectively. Cooperators is also ranked as a Corporate Knights’ Best 50 Corporate Citizen in Canada.
For more information, please visit: www.cooperators.ca
John Deere Canada
We innovate on behalf of humanity.
It doesn’t matter if you’ve never driven a tractor, mowed a lawn, or operated a dozer. With our role in helping produce food, fiber, fuel, and infrastructure, we work for every single person on the planet.
Let us show you how.
Mentor Sponsors
Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Canada Inc.
At Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Canada Inc. we’ve been keeping pets and livestock healthy for more than 50 years.
How do we do it? By constantly evolving, by holding ourselves to the highest possible standards, and by forging lasting relationships with those who care for animals. Whether they curl up on couches or are raised on farms, we do more than treat their illnesses and alleviate their suffering; we focus on disease prevention and daily care. And we do it with an eye toward the future.
Pioneers in animal well-being, we always push ourselves to develop innovative solutions and broaden our wide range of treatments. With groundbreaking research and industry-leading technical expertise, our potential is boundless. Our people power us and we enable them by nurturing a diverse, open, collaborative environment; and we do the same with our customers and partners.
As a family-owned, independent organization and one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, we combine scale, agility, depth, reach and a personal touch. That’s how we improve animal wellness and, in turn, enrich humanity – and we will keep doing it for future generations.
BNG Bossy Nagy Group
BNG Bossy Nagy Group is a pre-eminent accounting, wealth and business advisory firm serving Southwestern Ontario, with offices in Tillsonburg, Woodstock and Delhi. With a deep knowledge base, committed team and decades-tested reputation as trusted accountants and business advisors in agriculture, manufacturing, small business enterprise and more, BNG seeks to take some of the uncertainty out of running your business; guiding you as you try new things and helping you ignite the passion behind your business!
Student Sponsors
Agriculture Wellness Ontario
Agriculture Wellness Ontario (AgWO) is a suite of free programs that brings mental health education, counselling services and enhanced community support to rural and agricultural communities across the province. AgWO is managed by the Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division, in partnership with other stakeholders in the agricultural community. Our dedicated team works across the province, delivering programming and training to promote wellbeing among farmers, farm families, and agricultural workers. Whether through workshops, events, or one-on-one support, we are committed to meeting people where they are—both geographically and on their mental health journeys. Our mission is to provide meaningful, accessible support that helps the agricultural community thrive. https://agriculturewellnessontario.ca/
Agro-100
Since 1990, Agro-100 has been determinedly pursuing its quest to optimize yields by improving soil fertility and plant health in field crops, fruit and vegetable crops – including potatoes, as well as in horticulture, in Canada, the United States, and Mexico. https://agro-100.ca/
Greenway Animal Nutrition Inc.
For nearly a decade, we’ve built a reputation for quality, reliability, and integrity in the equine feed industry. As we celebrate our 10th anniversary, our commitment remains the same — delivering premium feed that horse owners can trust.
At Greenway, we operate with key principles that guide everything we do:
- Professionalism – Conducting business with integrity, responsibility, and excellence.
- Commitment – A deep dedication to our mission and the customers we serve.
- Accountability – Taking ownership of our actions and delivering on our promises.
- Personal Growth – Continuously improving to provide better service and products.
These values drive us to go above and beyond for our customers and their horses.
Look for our booth, we would love to meet you! www.greenwayanimalnutrition.com
Gwillimdale Farms
Gwillimdale Farms is rooted in multi-generational farming, offering premium and innovative produce through sustainable practices making a positive contribution to the planet.
We’re committed to farm-fresh thinking. That’s why we go the extra mile to ensure your family enjoys only the freshest, highest-quality veggies.
How? Well, our team grows and harvests sustainably and then we clean, pack and ship it out ourselves, direct to your favourite store. Investing in the full supply chain enables Gwillimdale Farms to ensure consistent, premium-quality carrots, potatoes, onions, beets and parsnips. https://gwillimdalefarms.com/
Stokes Seeds
With over 100 years of experience, Stokes Seeds is a primary distributor of commercial vegetable seeds throughout the US and Canada. We have locations in Thorold Ontario, Holland MI, Buffalo NY, Vineland NJ, LaBelle FL, and Moultrie GA. We partner with trusted growers and vendors for research and trialing, ensuring the confidence of carrying only high-quality products. Featuring an experienced sales team, exciting new varieties from world-class vendors, and exceptional customer service, Stokes Seeds continues to be the seed supplier of choice for growers across Canada and the US. https://www.stokeseeds.com
Media Sponsors
Alberta Seed Guide
Published twice a year, the Alberta Seed Guide (ASG) is the farmers go-to source of variety and performance information. Reaching over 50,000 farmers with sought after regional variety trial information, new varieties data and the grower directory to source seed, farmers in the Peace region of B.C. and across Alberta rely on ASG. Produced in partnership by the Alberta-British Columbia Seed Growers Association and the Alberta Seed Processors, ASG goes beyond variety information offering in-depth articles on the issues driving change in the industry, seed and whole-farm best management practices, and new seed related products. seed.ab.ca
Amara Studios
Amara Studios is a visual branding agency that crafts compelling video content, to help companies connect and engage more deeply by telling their unique stories.
Collaborating closely with clients, we uncover the core identity of what lies behind the brand, leveraging over 20 years of professional experience across diverse industries to exceed expectations, delivering a story that goes beyond the ordinary.
Simply put… We are Imagemakers, Collaborators and StoryFinders.
IMAGEMAKERS
We believe that telling your story is your most powerful marketing strategy. It’s your journey, your gift, and your legacy.
COLLABORATORS
Together, we create incredibly powerful moving imagery that build authentic connections with your clients, team members, and investors.
STORYFINDERS
We help you dig deep to uncover a unique version of your current story to create an emotional connection with your audience.
Our purpose is to make your company simply unforgettable. amarastudios.com
Better Farming Ontario
Better Farming has a proud tradition of editorial excellence and is distributed to 39,000 commercial farms in Ontario. Better Farming Ontario is the professional farmer’s trusted source for insight and analysis on commercial agriculture and the key issues affecting rural life.
Better Pork
Since 2000, Better Pork magazine has been the swine industry’s trusted source for information and insight, gained through years of high-quality feature stories and our high standards in research and editing. Better Pork logo attached.
Real Agriculture
RealAgriculture is focused on the issues that are impacting agriculture. Launched in 2008 as a grassroots effort to provide farmers with a new way to access agricultural information, today we are the leading and only national agriculture publication in Canada, online, and on air with our daily show RealAg Radio at 4:30pm ET. https://www.realagriculture.com/
Rural Roots
Rural Roots Canada gets to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture. RRC strives to tell unique stories from the agriculture community that show the true roots of the industry. It will also show off new products and ideas from the ever evolving industry. RRC is a proud sponsor of the Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference. https://www.ruralrootscanada.com/
Seed World Canada
For over two decades, Seed World Canada has been the country’s only content provider aimed specifically at seed industry professionals. Our content continues to have two main focuses: the thousands of seed growers in Canada and the industry professionals who support the seed trade, including those involved in R&D, plant breeding, seed production, certification, testing, processing, seed enhancements and brokers. We provide readers the latest news, insights, statistics, and trends that shape the Canadian seed industry, their careers and their businesses. Seedworld.com/Canada
Spudsmart
Spud Smart is a Canadian magazine dedicated to the potato industry from coast to coast. Our team provides timely information on all aspects of the potato industry from seed to processing to markets. As the voice of potato growers, processors, industry suppliers and policymakers nationally, Spud Smart focuses on the news and issues that matter most to the industry. Spudsmart.com
Small Farm
Small Farm Canada is the only national publication in Canada that specifically focuses on the special needs of small farmers and rural property owners. The readership is constantly growing as more urbanites move to the land and seek information about farming techniques and equipment, seeking a rural way of life.