With AI’s potential to reshape the agrifood sector at the top of every leader’s agenda, few bring as much insight and experience to the conversation as Mary Snapp. Over nearly four decades at Microsoft, she broke ground as the company’s first female lawyer and later led major initiatives across engineering, product development, and global philanthropy. 

As the corporate world continues to evolve post-pandemic, leaders like Chantal Randolph-Schall are helping redefine what sustainable success looks like for women in demanding industries. Chantal, Vice President of Operations for Sodexo’s Corporate Services segment, will be hosting a workshop on “Enhancing Productivity Without Burnout” at WFA: Americas, taking place on Monday, September 22 at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Chicago. 

In food and agriculture, the right guidance at the right time can be truly life-changing. That’s exactly why the Women in Food and Agriculture (WFA) Mentorship Program was created- to connect women across the industry with mentors who understand their challenges, support their goals, and help them thrive.  

The WFA: Americas Summit is more than just an industry event. It’s a powerful platform where women leaders in agrifood come together to chart the course for a more resilient, inclusive, and innovative future. Taking place September 21–22, 2025, in Chicago, this gathering celebrates the trailblazing women whose leadership is transforming the food and agriculture sectors through practical innovation and visionary thinking. 

Since its inception, the Women in Food and Agriculture (WFA) Mentorship Program has paired hundreds of female mentees with experienced mentors of any gender, creating a beneficial partnership that improves the skills of both parties. The relationships formed provide the space for career growth, confidence building and meaningful peer support that crosses generations, job descriptions and geographical locations. With the application process for the 2025 program currently open, now is a great time to get involved in this initiative.

Mentorship has long been recognized as one of the most effective tools for personal and professional development. It creates a space where experience meets ambition, where challenges are met with guidance, and where both mentors and mentees gain new experiences and skills. Mentorship can offer a way for people in the industry to take ownership of their careers, build confidence, and foster communities to enact meaningful change.

Former mentors and mentees of the WFA Mentorship Program reunited for a bonus online workshop, “Learning from Mentorship – Your Next Steps’. Offering a space to reflect, reconnect, and plan ahead. This bonus session, supported by Alltech, brought together alumni of the initiative to revisit their mentorship journeys, explore lessons learned, and discuss how to build on their experiences moving forward.  

There’s a disconnect between farmers and the general population when it comes to cows. Based on headlines regarding climate change, one would assume that cows are the primary driver of global warming. While cows do contribute to emissions, the science is often misunderstood, leading to inaccurate narratives. What are the facts, and what would be the consequences of a world without cows? These questions sent two filmmakers, Michelle Michael and Brandon Whitworth, on a global journey in search of answers.      

16 April 2025, London – Expana’s Women in Food and Agriculture (WFA) initiative has officially opened applications for its annual mentorship programme, designed to support and accelerate the careers of women across the agrifood sector. 

The countdown is on – the first ever Women in Food and Agriculture (WFA) Awards ceremony is drawing closer, with the excitement palpable. It promises to be an inspiring session of celebration, recognition, and empowerment for those driving positive change in the global food and agriculture sectors. 

WFA hosted its first webinar of the year entitled “How you can flourish in agrifood in 2025″ on Thursday 30th January. This engaging 60-minute session brought together three seasoned leaders from the agri-food industry, who shared their personal stories, strategies, and practical advice on thriving in an ever-evolving sector.

From growing up in rural Ireland to working her way up to senior roles in the food service sector, Margot Slattery – Global Group Head of Social Sustainability at ISS World Services. has built a career driven by purpose, advocacy and deep commitment to change.