Laura Lazo holds a Ph.D. in biology from Dalhousie University, has published in scientific journals, and has worked as a consultant. She operates her own company, Careers in Agriculture and Food, which offers recruitment services tailored for the agriculture and agri-food industry. Laura leverages her extensive experience and network across Canada to help employers find candidates for hard-to-fill positions.

Laura also co-founded and serves as the Chair of Manitoba Women in Agriculture and Food (MWAF), a non-profit organization. As Chair, she provides leadership to the Board and oversees MWAF’s growth and financial sustainability. She is also responsible for industry relationships and representing MWAF at external events.

Inspired by the people who make up this industry, she devotes her experience and passion to advocating for women, particularly for diverse women, and the pursuit of equality for the betterment of the sector. With a servant-leader management style, her and MWAF’s values are collaboration and service.

In today’s episode, Laura discusses Manitoba Women in Agriculture and Food’s mission, goals and approaches to support women’s advancement in the agricultural industry.  We discuss a re-cap of the 2025 MWAF Summit and plans for future Summits.

We also chat about resources, subsidies, training sessions and upcoming events that MWAF is offering or partnering with other organizations to offer to women in agriculture.  Stay tuned for more information on the women’s event that MBFI & MWAF are collaborating on during Ag Days 2026!  

To learn more about MWAF or to contact Laura or the team at Manitoba Women in Ag and Food, please visit them at:

Website: www.mwaf.ca

Social media including: Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn and YouTube: @MWAF or search “Manitoba Women in Ag and Food”

You can also contact Laura directly on LinkedIn @LauraLazo

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