Women in Agriculture Educators Conference March 25, 2010 Chris Wilson, AAW President.

American Agri-Women - International Education and Outreach to Farm Ranch and Agribusiness Women

Women in Agriculture Educators ConferenceMarch 25 2010

Chris Wilson AAW President

National organization started in 1974 Includes 55 state and commodity affiliate

organizations Vision We are a force for truth a reasoned

non-partisan voice for the agriculture community to the public

Major focus areas education communications ag issues and serving members

About AAW

NetworkingMentoringSkills developmentRisk management educationLeadership development

Service to farm ranch amp agribusiness women

Risk management education with Canadian and Mexican farm women

Canadian Agri-Business women association forming

Meeting October 13 2010 in Guelph ON WOMEN IN AGRI-BUSINESS SYMPOSIUM Springfield Golf amp Country Club 2054 Gordon St Guelph ON (519) 821-4655

International Outreach

Registration Form Cost $15000 per person before September 10 2010 ~ $20000

per person after September 10 2010 The registration fee includes meeting materials lunch and coffee breaks Make cheques payable to Women in Agri-Business Symposium Mail to Fitzgerald amp Co 39 William Street Elmira ON N3B 1P3 or Fax

519-669-3826 Please do not phone in registrations registration is complete upon

receipt of fee Name ________________________________________ Check here if receipt required 1048576 Company _____________________________________ Address ______________________________________ Your fax or e-mail ______________________________ Dietary ConcernsFood Allergies ________________________________________

Canadian WIA Registration

Proposed Agenda 830 am Registration and coffee 900 am Welcome and opening remarks 915 am ldquoWomen in Business A political perspectiverdquo The Honourable Helena Guergis Minister of State for the Status of Women and Member of Parliament for Simcoe-Grey 955 am ldquoAmerican Agri-Womenrdquo Chris Wilson President and Marcie Williams Past President 1020 am Break 1040 am ldquoQualities of an Effective Business Leaderrdquo Kellie Garrett Senior VP Strategy Knowledge and Reputation Farm Credit Canada 1120 am ldquoAdvocacy and Policy Makingrdquo Catherine Swift Canadian Federation of Independent Business 1200 pm Lunch 100 pm ldquoTime Management ndash Work Life Balancerdquo Deb Loyd Owner Deb Loyd and Company 145 pm ldquoInter-Generational Similarities can Power Organizationsrdquo Carly OrsquoBrien The Achievement Centre 230 pm Break 245 pm ldquoHow to Mentor the Next Generation of Business Leadersrdquo Jill Malleck Epiphany at Work 330 pm ldquoWhat Makes a Successful Businessrdquo Jasmin Hofer Energrow Inc 415 pm Closing comments and wrap-up 430 pm Adjourn

Canadian Women in Agri-Business Symposium

Airing nationwide to 35 million homes on Dish and Directv

Will be live streamed amp available on internet anytime

Beginning May 3 2010

Agri-Women TV Show

AAW Risk Management Education

Risk Management Tools

Mentoring Program

Ask an Expert

Online Education amp Evaluation

Unlimited online learning modules

Audio video bilingual

Begin April 10 2010 with property rights use of social media and agriculture advocacy sessions live from Denver

Allow participant interaction

We are in remote locations but can be brought closer together through use of technology

Live Streaming Education Sessions

Sponsored an education track at the first show in January 2010

January 2011 Atlanta GA

National Risk Management Conference for women

Ag Connect Expo

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AAW Co-location of National Risk Management Conference for Women in Agriculture

Benefits to Conference Attendees ndashbull Take advantage of AG CONNECT Exporsquos offerings

bullLatest ag innovations ndash inputs equipment services ndash from around the worldbullTours of local ag operationsbull25+ educational breakout sessions including the Networking ZonebullFarm Journal Workshopsbull8+ free sessions in Successful Farmingrsquos Theater on the show floorbullTown Hall session (in the works for 2011)

bull Free AG CONNECT Expo Preview Day Admission

(a $50 value)

bull Join industry leaders ndash executives top producers and international guests from around the world ndash at the exclusive VIP Reception

httpamericanagriwomenorg

Chris Wilson PresidentAmerican Agri-Women2103 Zeandale Road

Manhattan KS 66502785-537-6171

785-844-0274 cellpresidentamericanagriwomenorg

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