"Years where women didn't have really great positions... and we took really great roles in agriculture. So from that day on, my passion has always been to get women to the podium and to have women profiled in agriculture for the great contribution that they make to the industry."
"Since the Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference began in 2014, both the audience and the conversations taking place at the event have shifted. Younger women are attending, and sessions increasingly focus on topics such as women's health, mental health, and resiliency."
"Many women think that collaboration is just, well, we'll exchange cards... but I think real collaboration is coming together on a joint initiative to make it better for everybody."
The Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference in Calgary demonstrated growing interest in mental health, resiliency, and workplace challenges for women in the industry. Since its inception in 2014, the conference has evolved significantly, attracting younger attendees and shifting programming focus. Sessions now address women's health, mental health, resiliency, difficult workplace conversations, career transitions, and post-job navigation. Iris Meck, a long-time agriculture professional since the 1970s, founded the conference with a mission to elevate women's visibility and recognition in the industry. Organizers actively gather feedback from returning attendees to shape future programming. Moving forward, Meck emphasizes that meaningful collaboration among women—beyond simple networking—will be essential for agriculture's future success.
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