FCC Announces Recipients of 2013 Rosemary Davis Award

Mar 27, 2013

Farm Credit Canada Recognizes Five Canadian Women Who Are Leaders in Agriculture

Farm Credit Canada announced on Wednesday five winners of its 2013 Rosemary Davis Award that recognize women who have demonstrated their leadership and commitment to the agricultural industry.

The winners will have the opportunity to attend the 2013 Simmons School of Management Leadership Conference in Boston, in April – which is prestigious forum designed for women leaders.

"These five women are a real inspiration to all women, especially those in our industry. Each moment they devote to working and volunteering is a contribution that advances the business of Canadian agriculture and agri-food," said Kellie Garrett, FCC Senior Vice-President, Strategy, Knowledge and Reputation. "We applaud the passion of these leaders and are encouraged to see the future of our industry shine even brighter through their dedication."

The award was established in 2005 in honour of the first female FCC board chair and a leader in agriculture. To-date nearly 200 women have been nominated for this award and thirty-five awards have been presented.

2013 Rosemary David recipients:

Colleen Younie (Morell, Prince Edward Island) – farm management extension specialist and community leader

Julia James (Harley, Ontario) – dairy farmer and youth in agriculture leader

Rohonda Driediger (Langley, British Columbia) – berry farmer, industry leader and marketing specialist

Sylvie Cloutier (Winnipeg, Manitoba) – geneticists, professor/ scientific leader

Pierrette Desrosiers (Saint-Herménégilde, Quebec) – psychologist and speaker/coach

Video: Winter Service Inspections for John Deere Equipment - The FarmCast Ep64

The FarmCast, host Troy Randall speaks with Doug Luedke, Vice President of Service, and Davin Peterson, Executive Vice President of Aftermarket at 21st Century Equipment, to discuss the importance of proactive service and how it helps farmers reduce downtime during their busiest seasons. The conversation focuses on the Winter Service Inspection Program, a comprehensive approach designed to keep equipment running at peak performance and limit costly in-season breakdowns through preventative maintenance and expert technician support.

Doug and Devin explain how 21st Century Equipment’s service teams have evolved to meet the needs of today’s connected machines. With more technology and data integrated into modern equipment, technicians now play a vital role in both mechanical repairs and precision ag support. Through advanced diagnostics, machine monitoring, and John Deere’s Expert Alerts, they can identify and address potential issues before they become major problems—saving customers valuable time, money, and frustration.

Throughout the discussion, the team shares real-world success stories demonstrating how proactive inspections and customer-focused service help maximize uptime and efficiency for every operation. Whether it’s a large tractor, combine, or small mower, the goal remains the same: to provide trusted, reliable support that helps farmers and landowners stay productive and confident in their equipment year-round.