The Saskatchewan Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship Program announced the mentor-mentee pairings for cohort seven in Regina today.
This 18-month program provides emerging agricultural leaders with hands-on leadership development and opportunities to participate in decision-making that shapes the future of Saskatchewan's agriculture industry.
Participants of the program gain experience in agricultural boards and their governance, agriculture advocacy, business development, networking, media management and financial management.
This year's mentees and mentors are:
- Alexa Berezowski, paired with mentor Cody McNernie
- Cheyenne Quam, paired with mentor Krystal Tendler
- Holly Sparrow, paired with mentor Nicole Jones
- Jessica Davey, paired with mentor Alan Jackson
- Kaitlyn Kochanowski, paired with mentor Blake MacMillan
- Mark McMurphy, paired with mentor Todd Andries
- Kennedy MacNeil, paired with mentor Tom Harrison
- Cassidy Ross, paired with mentor Kelly Cruise
Mentees are selected by the Canadian Western Agribition Advisory Committee based on their application and letters of reference. Applicants must demonstrate clear strategic goals, strong leadership potential, and a commitment to contributing to the agriculture community. Preference is given to individuals without access to similar leadership development opportunities.
This program is funded through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a five-year (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2028), $3.5-billion investment by federal, provincial and territorial governments to strengthen the competitiveness, innovation, and resiliency of Canada's agriculture, agri‐food, and agri‐based products sector. This includes $1 billion in federal programs and activities and a $2.5-billion commitment that is cost-shared 60% federally and 40% provincially/territorially for programs that are designed and delivered by provinces and territories.
