AFSC

Agriculture Financial Services AFSC) has proudly supported Alberta’s farmers and agribusinesses for over 80 years, providing loans, crop insurance, and farm income disaster assistance. We work alongside producers to strengthen and grow Alberta’s diverse agriculture sector. Our staff understand the challenges firsthand—many of us are farmers too. At AFSC, we’re committed to fostering a strong, resilient industry, and we are especially proud to support the vital role women play in agriculture. Together, we are shaping the future of this industry, ensuring its growth and sustainability for generations to come. https://afsc.ca/

FEAD

FEAD (Female Entrepreneurs in Agri-Food Development) is a national non-profit dedicated to advancing women entrepreneurs who are shaping and shaking the agri-food industry. From ideation to investment, FEAD provides accessible resources, accelerators, venture capital training, and a thriving peer community that fuels business growth. Backed by the Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s Women Entrepreneurship Strategy program, FEAD supports founders and leaders across the food and beverage sector.Our mission is simple: to equip women in agri-food with the knowledge, confidence, and community they need to succeed. www.fead.ca

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

For more information, visit www.bunge.com

Scotiabank

Great minds discuss ideas and with more than 185 years providing financial services to Canadian farms and agri-businesses we’ve got some GREAT ideas! Combined with the Scotiabank Women Initiative – a comprehensive program helping women take their businesses to the next level, through Access to Capital, Mentorship and Education – we can help you make a real change for your business. It’s your time, seize the opportunity.

Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited

Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) is a Canadian, family-owned agribusiness with over 110 years of success in the agriculture industry. Our operations include grain merchandising, crop inputs, flour milling, and feed mills.

https://parrishandheimbecker.com/

Cargill Limited

Cargill is committed to providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions, and industrial products to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. Sitting at the heart of the supply chain, we partner with farmers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. Our 155K+ employees innovate with purpose, providing customers with life’s essentials so businesses can grow, communities prosper, and consumers live well. With 160 years of experience as a family company, we look ahead while remaining true to our values. We put people first. We reach higher. We do the right thing – today and for generations to come.

For more information, visit www.cargillag.ca

Co-operators

John Deere Canada ULC

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.

For more information, visit https://about.deere.com/en-us/our-company-and-purpose/

Tourism Calgary

Tourism Calgary is the city’s destination management organization and your first stop in holding your event in the Blue Sky City. With more than a century of experience welcoming the world for major events, Calgary is renowned for its community spirit and warm hospitality. It’s a destination with small-town charm, big-city amenities, and endless possibilities.

For more information, visit https://www.visitcalgary.com/meetings

AgriView

Canadian Grain Commission

The Canadian Grain Commission is the federal agency that regulates grain handling in Canada and establishes and maintains science-based standards of quality for Canadian grain. Guided by our mandate, mission, vision, and values, we work in the interests of grain producers while bringing value to the entire Canadian grain sector. We are proud that more than half of our employees are women, and women hold 50% the executive roles within the Canadian Grain Commission. Approximately 60% of our scientific staff, including the Director General of our Grain Research Laboratory, are women. Our programs, services, and world-class research support Canada’s reputation as a consistent and reliable source of high-quality grain. https://www.grainscanada.gc.ca/en/

Genome Alberta

As part of a Canadian network, Genome Alberta is a not-for-profit research funding organization that helps initiate, fund and manage genomics partnerships to catalyze genomics solutions that benefit Albertans, Canadians and the world. We build strong, successful partnerships with the research community, industry, governments, and other end users to maximize the impact of investments in genomics research and innovation. By supporting excellent science, we bring together talent and technology development to deliver solutions for some of today’s greatest challenges.

For more information, visit www.genomealberta.ca

MacDon Industries Ltd.

For 75 years MacDon has been a world leader in technology, innovation and manufacturing of high-performance harvesting equipment. Our harvesting history is rooted deep in the rich prairie heritage of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. As a Canadian company, we’ve kept our values firmly intact while becoming a world-class equipment manufacturer. We are proud of our worldwide reputation for excellence and take our position as the Harvesting Specialists seriously, because at the end of the day our equipment is harvesting the crops that help producers feed the world.

MacDon Industries Ltd. is proud to sponsor the Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference!

For more information, visit www.macdon.com

Richardson International

Richardson International is a global leader in agriculture and food processing. We are Canada’s largest agribusiness and a worldwide handler and merchandiser of all major grains and oilseeds. With a legacy of service going back over 165 years, our vertical integration strategy starts with the relationships we have with our farmer customers and ends with oat-, wheat-, durum- and canola-based food products and ingredients in kitchens around the world.

At Richardson, we believe that setting a strong foundation will lead to a future full of exciting possibilities. Whether you are starting your professional journey or seeking a new role, we’re focused on developing careers.

For more information, visit https://www.richardson.careers/

Rural Roots