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SUMMARY:Future Thinkers Speaker Series: Leadership & Opportunity in Agriculture with Kim McConnell
DESCRIPTION:University of Guelph’s Ontario Agricultural College invites the public for an afternoon with Kim McConnell\, a Canadian agricultural entrepreneur\, business leader and advocate. Drawing on his experience in agriculture and the ideas explored in his article\, “Cultivating the entrepreneurial spirit\, leadership\, and marketing communications within the agriculture space\,” Kim will explore the many connections across agriculture and the broader agri-food sector. The conversation will highlight how different disciplines\, departments\, research and areas of expertise come together to contribute to the future of agriculture and food. \n3 – 4 p.m. – Fireside Chat and Q&A with Kim McConnell\, agricultural entrepreneur\, business leader and advocate\n4 – 5:30 p.m. – Networking Reception (in-person only)\nFollowing the talk\, there will be a reception with light food and drinks. \nAbout Kim McConnell\nKim McConnell is an agricultural entrepreneur\, business leader and advocate. He is the founder and former CEO of AdFarm\, an agricultural marketing and communications agency that works with organizations across Canada and internationally. Kim has spent much of his career working in agriculture and helping organizations communicate the importance of the industry and its role in the broader agri-food sector. He is also a strong supporter of young people and the next generation of agricultural leaders. Kim has received several honours for his contributions to agriculture and business\, including being named a Member of the Order of Canada. \nAbout OAC’s Future Thinkers Speaker Series\nHosted by the University of Guelph’s Ontario Agricultural College\, the Future Thinkers Speaker Series brings together leading experts\, changemakers and thought leaders to explore the future of innovation in food\, agriculture\, the environment and communities. The event is supported by the OAC Class of 1959 and the Future Thinkers Fund.
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LOCATION:Arboretum Centre\, 250 Arboretum Rd\, Guelph\, N1G 2W1\, Canada
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