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next gen agriculture mentorship program

For a fourth year, CWA is honoured to deliver one of the most comprehensive agriculture mentorship programs in Canada. Since 2019, CWA is proud to have guided four cohorts of mentees and mentors through the Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship Program. The program is delivered in partnership with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture and the Government of Canada through the Canadian Agriculture Program (CAP), and supported by a CWA partnership with Conexus Credit Union. The Next Gen program is an 18-month mentorship experience where eight mentees are strategically paired with eight mentors to better understand the issues facing agriculture, business, financial l iteracy, a g advocacy, consumer trends, p ublic trust, building board governance knowledge, communication, leadership, and networking skills along the way. The Next Gen program’s fourth cohort will continue into 2023 as they finish up their 18-month program.

If you are interested in becoming part of the Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship program, call the CWA office or go to www.agribition.com for more details!

“The Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship program really is just pure opportunity. Everything it has to offer invests back into you, the agriculture industry as well as other working industries. Along with all the opportunity it has to offer, you form many endless professional connections with the fellow mentees. Many of these connections grow into friendships. If you have a goal you wish to accomplish and need a helping hand - this program has a goal oriented structure that can really give you an extra boost to complete tasks. Every event put on through Nex Gen that I have attended I have taken countless life lessons, skills and laughs away from. Aside from all the skill building Nex Gen allows for, it is also so much fun. If you or someone you know is thinking about applying I would strongly recommend them to. I can not say enough good things about Canadian Western Agribition and the Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship program.”

— Morgan Follensbee, 2021-2022 Mentee

“The Next Gen program was fantastic. I was very lucky to have a mentee who was eager to take advantage of every opportunity that was provided and was committed to growing and learning as much as she could over her 1.5 year program! She should be your poster girl for the impact of this program. There are going to be some exciting successes as a direct result of this program. ”

— Sara Shymko, 2021-2022 Mentor

COHORT 3 Left to Right: Anna Karlsson (Mentee), Grayson Berting (Mentee), Minister David Marit, Ryan Grabarczyk (Mentee), Megan Roger (Mentee), Kim Hextall (CWA President), Sandra Hessdorfer (Mentee), Blaine Lamontagne (Mentee). Missing: Alexandra Clarke, Morgan Follensbee.

“I strongly suggest applying for the Next Gen Mentorship program because it really gives you the opportunity to tailor what you get out of the program, dependent on what you put in and what is important to you. This program has helped to grow my overall confidence in every aspect of ag. The knowledge I have gained along with my new connections have helped me not only become more involved in our own farm but has made me a better advocate for Ag education and public trust! I have also grown in my career in agriculture, as a producer and as a person because of my mentorship and for that, I will be forever grateful! I loved that the different cohorts were brought together for events and networking because the friendships truly will last a lifetime!”

— Sandra Hessdorfer, 2021-2022 Mentee

“I recommend the Next Gen program to all of my young farmer friends. It is such an amazing experience and a work at your own pace program, that has let me work, be a part of the farm and be in the Mentorship!

I was paired with a wonderful advisor and mentor, Joe Barnett, who has given me advice more than just relates to the program!”

— Grayson Berting, 2021-2022 Mentee

COHORT 2 Left to Right: Mentees: Sera Grover, Eric Martens, Julie Mortenson, Sydney Lake, Claire Alexander, Matthew Scott; Minister David Marit. Missing: Dana Carpenter, Katie Serhienko.

COHORT 3 Left to Right: Back Row: Anna Karlsson (Mentee), Grayson Berting (Mentee), Joe Barnett (Mentor), Sandra Hessdorfer (Mentee), Danny Petty (Mentor), Shelley Jones (Mentor), Minister David Marit, Brett Halstead (Mentor), Kim Hextall (CWA President), Megan Roger (Mentee), Heather Deobald (Mentor); Front Row: Ryan Grabarczyk (Mentee), Blaine Lamontagne (Mentee).

wednesday, november 30

START TIME EVENT

HOT

8:00 AM Indigenous Agriculture Summit, presented by FCC

The 9th annual Indigenous Agriculture Summit is a two-day conference designed for industry leaders, partners, economic development officers, upcoming leaders, university students, and entrepreneurs, with themes focusing on ag technology and accessing resources. 8:00 AM Canadian National Speckle Park Show 8:00 AM Simmental Show

LOCATION

Queensbury Convention Centre, Meeting Room 3

Chevrolet GMC Arena

Chevrolet GMC Arena

9:00 AM Canadian Cattle Dog Futurity

9:00 AM

Grain Expo, presented by Ritchie Bros

Grain Expo, presented by Ritchie Bros, is a two-day speaker conference and trade show aimed at grain producers and their related industry. Following harvest, the timing of the conference is ideal for producers looking for the latest information on the market trends and agronomic practices.

10:00 AM — COMMERCIAL TRADE SHOW EXHIBITS OPEN

Brandt Centre

Queensbury Convention Centre, Ballroom

10:00 AM The Yards Open, presented by A & L Laboratories

Stock Exchange

12:00 PM Maine-Anjou Sale

John Deere Sale Arena

1:00 PM Canadian National Gelbvieh Show (Immediately following Speckle Park Show) Chevrolet GMC Arena 3:30 PM National Speckle Park Sale John Deere Sale Arena 3:30 PM Maine-Anjou Sale Chevrolet GMC Arena

HOT

7:00 PM Maple Leaf Finals Rodeo

Returning for its third year on the dirt, Agribition will be home to the Maple Leaf Finals Rodeo. In partnership with the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association, this rodeo circuit will feature 10 top contestants, who will compete in eight major rodeo events over four nights with a chance to win $100,000. Wednesday is Indigenous Night and is FREE admission courtesy of The Mosaic Company. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Brandt Centre

7:30 PM Limousin Video Sale

International Business Centre