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10 Days to Go -- Why You Can’t Miss the Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference

10 Days to Go -- Why You Can’t Miss the Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference
Nov 12, 2025
By Denise Faguy
Assistant Editor, North American Content, Farms.com

Empowering women, inspiring innovation, and shaping the future of agriculture - join the conversation that matters!

“It’s been a tough year, but don’t miss the opportunity to elevate the discussion of and by women in agriculture,” says Iris Meck, founder of the Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference (AWC). In just 10 days, hundreds of women and men will gather to share knowledge, build connections, and celebrate leadership in agriculture at the Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference November 23 to 25 in Niagara Falls.

Choose Your Own Learning Path
With 21 dynamic, hands-on workshops, attendees can tailor their experience to fit their goals. These sessions, led by industry experts, cover everything from mental and physical health to financial strategies and career growth. Check out the full agenda to plan your day. 

Be Inspired by Influential Voices
More than 30 speakers will take the stage to share their stories and insights. Expect candid conversations about resilience, success strategies, and the future of agriculture. Check out the full agenda to plan your day. 

Explore Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Discover what’s next in ag and food with 12+ entrepreneurs showcasing cutting-edge products and services. This is your chance to see innovation in action and connect with the minds behind it.  (Get some of your holiday shopping done as many of them will sell their product from their exhibiter booth.)

Celebrate Women Building Their Brands
Each attendee will receive a copy of Branding Queens by Derrick Rozdeba so you can dive into stories of women who turned passion into legacy. It’s a celebration of creativity, courage, and determination.

Connect Across Borders and Generations
Meet incredible women from across Canada from British Columbia to Newfoundland & Labrador - and beyond, including the U.S., Ghana, and the U.K. Plus, engage with brilliant students from top universities and colleges like Guelph, Dalhousie, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Lethbridge, Niagara, Olds, and North Atlantic.

Why Attend?
Attending the conference is about amplifying voices, sharing knowledge, and building a stronger, more inclusive future for agriculture. Ready to join the movement?

Register now on the Advancing Women in Agriculture website and secure your spot before it’s too late! Online registration will end on Thursday Nov. 20 at 9:00 am mountain time. After that time – register on site!

Here are what previous attendees had to say about the conference.

“I’d like to let you know that even two weeks after the AWC, my colleagues and I are still talking about how great and impactful the conference was! We really appreciated the opportunity.” – Camille L, Calgary, Alberta

“What an awesome conference this was. Worth every penny. The venue, the program, and all the speakers were top-notch. It shows that you have experience in putting a pack full program like this one. Ladies at the conference all say and repeated that you are the best. I am definitely looking forward to attending AWC in Niagara Falls.” – Louise P. Grand-Sault/Falls, New Brunswick

“The feeling of this conference is unlike any other conference I’ve ever been to. The sense of community is strong and being surrounded by amazing women has been healing in ways I never knew I needed!” ~ Holly, Listowel, ON


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