Full Circle Support: From Mentee to Mentor with Women in Food and Agriculture
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 […]
Trailblazing Together: A Mentor and Mentee’s Experiences of Women in Food and Agriculture Program
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 […]
Beyond the Match: WFA Mentorship Alumni Explore Their Next Steps
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 […]
’World Without Cows’ Review: Unpacking the Reality Behind Agriculture’s Most Heated Debate
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 […]
Expana’s WFA Opens Applications for 2025 Mentorship Programme to Support Women in Agrifood
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. Now in its fourth year, the program, supported by global animal nutrition and biotechnology company Alltech, connects women in the […]
Meet the Women in Food and Agriculture Awards finalists: Celebrating innovation, leadership, and mentorship in agrifood
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. The winners will be unveiled live during the […]
“Being comfortable with being uncomfortable”: Lessons in growth from agrifood leaders
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. The esteemed panellists were Patricia Stroup, […]
Leading with purpose in food and ag
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. As a staunch advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, Margot has worked […]
The DEI debate in agrifood: Why it’s more than just a buzzword
DEI stands for three simple but important words: diversity, equity, and inclusion. The food and agriculture sector has seen attitudes change over several years with many adapting and developing programmes to ensure the industry becomes more equitable for those from different races, ages, genders and cultures. However, we know there is work to be done. […]
5-Minute Motivations with Kika Buhrmann, Chief Executive Officer of Nespresso Netherlands
Curious about Kika Buhrmann’s upcoming appearance at the WFA Europe event? Women in Food and Agriculture caught up with the CEO of Nespresso Netherlands for a quick chat about her experiences, motivations and what to expect from her at this exciting event on 25th February 2025 at the Okura Hotel in Amsterdam. [WFA] Kika, […]
