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Shining Stars in Agriculture 鈥慗ackie Sweetland

Posted by Stephanie Rogers on May 13, 2019 in News
Jackie (Geldart) Sweetland  Class of 鈥�96  Territory manager for Trouw Nutrition Canada (Shur-Gain), NB
Jackie (Geldart) Sweetland Class of 鈥�96 Territory manager for Trouw Nutrition Canada (Shur-Gain), NB

We recently chatted with several women, working in a variety of roles in agriculture. We asked these women the same questions, learning about their experiences and opinions as they contribute to the industry.

The Importance: There are so many rewarding career opportunities in agriculture and more and more women are taking on leadership roles within the industry. 聽Many employers are seeking talented, diverse and educated women to complement an inclusive workplace. Women can offer new ideas and new perspectives to any business. 聽聽

Inspiration: Advancements in agriculture are happening so fast. There are new technologies and innovations coming all the time so it never gets boring! 聽Sustainable agriculture practices will help feed our future population and I am fortunate to play a role in that.聽

Misconception: I have never considered gender an obstacle to doing something you love, including your job. 聽When I first started my career, I began working with predominately all men and although I was a bit apprehensive at first I knew it was something I would enjoy doing. Over the years I have seen the industry evolve and today I work with many talented women working in non-traditional roles.聽

Advice: Be confident and follow your passion! 聽Agriculture is a rewarding career and there are so many opportunities to pursue if it is something you truly enjoy doing. 聽