Membership

FOSTER POSSIBILITY

Grow your dream

Women have been a driving force in agriculture and food for centuries, but their role is seldom celebrated. MWAF is dedicated to changing this by empowering women in our industry to connect, learn and achieve their goals with the support of others. At MWAF, every member’s voice is vital to the conversation. We fully embrace diversity and inclusion and strive to serve all women, including those in underrepresented groups.​ Join MWAF today to become a part of something dedicated to the betterment of women, communities and industries.

Those who purchase the membership (free category excluded) have free access to our events and training programs offered through our partner organizations. Please sign up today and you will receive an email message with details of any current opportunities. You will also be subscribed to our newsletter and receive alerts on future opportunities.

Free Membership

You can become a member for free! This membership level is free of charge, but registration is required. Great free membership benefits:

  • Newsletter with information on employment and business opportunities
  • Attendance at one event
  • Attend the AGM
  • Opportunity to join the Board and vote
  • Introduction on social media
  • Sharing member content on our social media

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Sponsorship

We offer multiple sponsorship opportunities to support women. Choose from bronze, silver, gold and platinum levels or any MWAF event you’d like to support.

Individual Membership Benefits

These are benefits for both Individual and Individual Student & in Transition Membership Levels

  • Free access to all events and services or discounted prices for special events

  • Upload your resume into an online folder for employers seeking candidates to fill vacancies

  • Psychometric testing to see how you fit a role or venture, with the option to attach assessments to your job application to strengthen your competitiveness

  • A women-only networking group for those who want to network with peers and discuss careers, challenges and solutions
  • Services specific to women entrepreneurs such as—subsidy to enroll in the “Learn to write your business plan”, free advertising space for your venture on MWAF web and social media, weekly space on MWAF’s Facebook page farmer market, and access to advisory services by industry experts

  • Access to our members-only Facebook group to share information and experiences on relevant matters

  • Networking opportunities, advisory services, business intelligence, e-books, links, contacts, mentors/coaches

  • Private consultation with employers or companies interested in attracting women as business suppliers

Organizations (Corporate) Membership Benefits

  • Training and networking opportunities for staff (regardless of gender) through our webinar

  • Professional development series and DEI services

  • Added lifestyle benefit for company employees

  • One free posting, “feature job” category

  • Opportunity to nominate person/company for MWAF’S Champions of Diversity program
  • Host events within MWAF’s platform

  • Logo and membership on our website

  • Space on website for relevant news in our newsletter

  • Announce partnership with MWAF

  • MWAF’s logo on your company’s newsletter and website

  • Retain MWAF for one speaking engagement/year at no charge

  • Opportunity to share your company’s opportunities with MWAF’s audience