Connection and collaboration were at the heart of the National Corn Growers fifth annual Women and Mentors Retreat on June 25 and 26 in Chicago, Illinois. The Women and Mentors retreat is designed to create a diverse network of individuals who wish to empower women in agriculture. Throughout the conference, participants learned to “Quiet Their Inner Critic” with help from author Randi Braun, explored their strengths, learned how to embrace authenticity, and worked through project development ideas in a team setting. They also heard from an accomplished panel of women leaders, which made for an engaging discussion. “It’s so important to elevate the role of women in agriculture so they can continue to grow as leaders and lead future customer organizations,” said Jarah Hauger, a representative of John Deere, an event sponsor. After two days of connection and growth, cohorts were created to extend the retreat’s impact beyond its scheduled time.
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