A group of eight young leaders will be mentees for the Saskatchewan Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship Program.
The 18-month experience creates leadership development opportunities and allows them to increase their involvement in decisions affecting the agriculture industry.
Mentees are paired with suitable mentors to gain skills and knowledge in the areas of governance, agriculture advocacy, policy development, public speaking, strategic planning, consensus building, media management, verbal and written communications and financial management.
Mentees are selected by the Canadian Western Agribition Advisory Committee. The applicant’s submission, reference letters and interviews are considered, according to Agribition CEO Shaun Kindopp.
“As we welcome Cohort Six into the Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship Program, CWA continues its commitment to nurturing the next generation of agricultural leaders,” he said. “This program plays a pivotal role in fostering innovation, leadership, and collaboration within the industry. We are excited to watch these talented individuals grow and contribute to the future of agriculture.”
This year’s mentees and mentors are:
- Morgan Lehmann, paired with Scott Wright;
- Emmersen Close, paired with Gordon Roger;
- Casey Bradford, paired with Breeanne Kelln;
- Emma Syroteuk, paired with Adrienne Hanson;
- Karter Kattler, paired with Kris Babbings;
- Hannah Eckstein, paired with Kara Annand;
- Raeanne Pettifer, paired with Jean Clavelle; and
- Paige Freitag, paired with John and Deanne Chuiko.
The Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship Program is funded by the Sustainable Canadian Agriculture Partnership (Sustainable CAP)