The Agricultrices du Québec (AQ, also known as the Fédération des agricultrices du Québec), is the only agricultural organization in Quebec dedicated exclusively to women in this sector.
The association comprises ten regional syndicates of women farmers that lobby to help shape decisions that affect the agriculture sector and the status of women, representing all women farmers living in Quebec.
Mission
Offer women working in agricultural and forestry settings a network dedicated to developing their potential. This is intended to bring together professionals who want to help further develop the agriculture and forestry sectors.
Vision
The Agricultrices du Québec aspires to be THE go-to network for the success of women farmers and for sustainable agriculture.
To achieve this vision and its mission, all of the organization’s projects and campaigns are based on three key pillars:
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The pillar of diversity and syndicate affairs, by means of the Perspective+ program
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The pillar of entrepreneurship, by means of the Dimension E program
3
The pillar of promoting the profession and organizational outreach
Dimension E is a project led by:
This initiative is made possible through the financial support of Innovation, Sciences and Economic Development Canada (ISED).
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