Attend the 2025 ag women engage conference

Jan 02, 2025
By Farms.com

Join the 2025 ag women engage conference

Join us for the 2025 Ag Women Engage Conference on February 13, 2025, at the Grand Wayne Convention Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This exciting event is designed to connect and empower women in agriculture through impactful keynote presentations, specialized breakout sessions, and valuable networking opportunities.

The conference will begin at 8:30 a.m. Eastern for registration, followed by the main program from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Eastern. Don't miss out—early bird registration is available for just $125, but the price increases to $135 after January 18th. Be sure to register by February 6th to guarantee your place at this incredible event.

The Purdue Women in Agriculture Team hosts this annual event, bringing together women from all corners of the agricultural industry. Featured sessions will cover essential topics such as risk management, enhancing agribusiness strategies, and exploring new opportunities for women in agriculture.

Keynote Speaker: Courtenay Dehoff

Courtenay Dehoff, a passionate advocate for agriculture and co-host of the digital series Backroad Cowgirls, will deliver the keynote address. She is known for inspiring others by highlighting the power of agricultural storytelling to connect rural and urban communities.

In addition to the main conference, three pre-conference sessions will be held on February 12, 2025. These sessions, along with the Young Ladies in Ag Forum, offer focused learning opportunities for all attendees. Pre-conference registration closes on February 3rd, so be sure to sign up early.

For attendees traveling from out of town, the Hilton Fort Wayne, conveniently located at the Grand Wayne Convention Center, offers hotel accommodations. Reservations must be made by January 21, 2025, using the group code AGR.

For more details, the full agenda, and to register, please visit the conference website. If you have any questions, contact Jenna Nees at smith535@purdue.edu or call 765-653-8411.

We look forward to seeing you at the 2025 Ag Women Engage Conference!

Video: Women in Ag. The Promotion of Female Farmers through Social Media | Madalyn Thayer | TEDxBGSU

Less than 1% of Americans are farmers. The majority of those farmers are men. Many people have minimal experience with farms and agriculture. High schools are getting rid of their FFA programs and many colleges, including BGSU, do not have agricultural programs or classes. There is a new social media phenomenon where women are making content based on their farming endeavors and gaining lots of traction. Education is the one of the most important parts of agriculture, because the more people know the more they will emphasize with farmers and create policy that benefits everybody. Female farmers have taken to social media sharing their experience in the agricultural world. These women are breaking stereotypes and educating everyday citizens about farming which is extremely important for the future of agriculture. Madalyn is 19 years old and will be gradated with her bachelors degree in communication on December 2024. She lives on a farm and have spent lots of time working in agriculture. She has her own farmers market and love learning about all subjects, especially agriculture. She was on the BGSU Firelands Student government from 2021-2023 as a CCP Ambassador and was awarded the 3&1 communication excellency award in April of 2024. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.