Research Initiatives

1. Boosting Economic Growth - Women Ag Entrepreneurship in Saskatchewan

In 2020, WEKH Saskatchewan completed a study focusing on women entrepreneurs in agriculture. The findings of the report highlight challenges and opportunities along with eight impeccable recommendations for women entrepreneurs in Saskatchewan.

A U of R homepage story highlighted some of the key findings and recommendations from the report.

 

Click below to view the full Report

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The Report has opened the door to many valuable conversations surrounding opportunities and challenges that women face within the Ag industry. You can find further articles and podcast episodes below:

Articles:

  1. Addressing Barriers for Women in Agriculture
  2. U of R Report shows Perception of Women in Agriculture
  3. Women Entrepreneurs Gain Vital Resource: U of R Business Schools named regional Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub
  4. Women’s Farming Contribution Gaining Recognition, but Gender Parity still a ways off: U of Regina Report
  5. How to Combat the Sexism Faced by Woman Farmers

 

Podcasts:

  1. Mental Health on the Farm and 8 Recommendations to Support Women in Agriculture
  2. The Recovering Farmer and Women in Agriculture Entrepreneurship

 

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