By Alice McFarlane

Saskatchewan Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship group announced

Mar 23, 2022 | 3:40 PM

MELFORT, Sask. — The Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship Program has found its next group of mentees and their paired mentors.

The program is delivered by Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) and accepts eight applicants into an 18-month mentorship experience.

CWA president Chris Lees said the organization is a proud partner in building the future of agriculture with the program.

“The quality of the applicants and the dedication of mentors show how truly important and how bright the future of our industry really is,” Lane said.

Mentees are paired with leaders in Canadian Agriculture and are given the opportunity to learn more about the industry, board and governance training, business education, and networking opportunities.

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Mentees are selected by an advisory committee based on industry involvement, existing skills, interests, abilities, desired outcomes, and overall fit in the program.

This year’s group of mentees and mentors include:

• Kaitlyn Kitzan, paired with Dale Leftwich
• David MacTaggart, paired with William Greuel
• Erika Stewart, paired with Mike Sidoryk
• Kristin Thompson, paired with Tara Davidson
• Brooke Dudley, paired with Alison Weaver
• Chelsey Mitchell, paired with Megz Reynolds
• Morgan Heidecker, paired with Sheldon Kyle
• Rena Leier, paired with Clinton Monchuk

The Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship Program was established in partnership with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture and the federal government.

Agriculture and Agri-Food minister Marie-Claude Bibeau said young Canadians are the ones who will shape the future of agriculture.

“We all benefit from having them learn from seasoned mentors,” Bibeau said. “With the Next Gen Program, our government is supporting knowledge transfer to get the next generation of farmers on the right track toward successful careers.”

Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit said the program plays an important role in the sustainability of the agriculture sector.

“Through this mentorship, bright, young leaders can develop the essential skills and tools to advance their careers and, ultimately, advance the industry,” Marit said. “Congratulations to the mentees and thank you to the mentors for your guidance.”

The program was established in 2019 and is in its fourth cycle.

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