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November 15, 2024 Inspiration

Nominations open for AFSC’s Women in Ag Award

Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) has opened up nominations for the 2025 Women In Ag Award, a prestigious accolade recognizing the remarkable contributions of women in Alberta’s agriculture and agribusiness sectors. This award highlights the dedication, innovation , and leadership of women who are transforming the agricultural landscape.

The award categories include:

  • The Promoter: Recognizes those advocating for a deeper understanding of agriculture through education and outreach.
  • The Innovator: Celebrates creative solutions to economic, environmental, or social challenges in agriculture.
  • The Community Builder: Honors individuals ho unite and strengthen Alberta’s agricultural communities.
  • The Emergent/Rising Star: Highlights passionate leaders under 50 making significant strides in the industry.
  • The Professional leader: Acknowledges lifelong leadership and advancement of women in agriculture.
  • The Operator: Recognizes the backbone of primary agriculture and agribusiness.
  • The Maverick: Celebrates those pushing boundaries and inspiring change.
  • The Notable Lifetime Achiever: Honours a lifetime of leadership, mentorship, and industry impact.
  • The Ignitor: Exclusively for AFSC employees, recognizing leaders driving progress within the organization.

Recipients are selected by a dedicated committee comprising AFSC representatives and partners from organizations such as 840 CFCW, Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies, and 4-H Alberta. The selection process ensures a fair and unbiased evaluation of nominations, with winners announced at the Notables Gala on March 16, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency in Calgary. Nominations close on January 6, 2025.

For more information on the award and to view past winners, click here.

About the Author

Kara grew up on a grain farm near Bow Island, Alberta. After attending SAIT and the University of Calgary — where she obtained a degree in communication and media studies, and a diploma in broadcast news — Kara began her professional career working in agricultural communications and agricultural journalism. Kara now farms alongside her family and her husband on the family farm, where they raise a mix of livestock, crops, and barn cats.

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Cattle Report

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Last Updated on November 21, 2024

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