Iris Meck - A Lifetime of Agricultural Leadership

Iris Meck was honored with The Notable Lifetime Achiever Award at the 2024 Women in Ag Awards, held using the Advancing Women in Ag Conference in mid-March. Recognized during The Notables reception in Calgary, Iris's journey from her roots on a family farm in Manitoba to becoming a trailblazer for women in agribusiness underscores her resilience, determination, and dedication.

With a foundation built on the values of hard work, integrity, and community, Iris pursued higher education, obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and a Certificate in Management from the University of Manitoba.

Her career, marked by groundbreaking achievements and barrier-breaking roles, has been a reflection of her belief that gender should never be a barrier to success in agribusiness. "Breaking barriers and defying expectations, she blazed a trail for women in agri-business, proving that gender is no obstacle to success," said Art Froechlich, Owner/President & CEO of AgriView at the award ceremony. 

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