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2025 Ag Xchange: Fields of Change with Southeast Alberta's Forum for Policy, People & Progress

The Southeast Alberta Chamber of Commerce is pleased to invite you to the Ag Xchange 2025: Fields of Change with Southeast Alberta's Forum for Policy, People & Progress, a full-day gathering of industry leaders, government representatives, and community stakeholders focused on the future of agriculture in Alberta. 

📅 Date: Friday, November 21, 2025 

📍 Location: The Fireside Room, Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede 

🕗 Time: Doors open at 8:00 AM | Program begins at 8:30 AM 

AGENDA

8:00 am - Doors Open

8:30 am - Welcome and Introductions

8:35 am - Update on Progress, Plans and Priorities - Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation Jason Hale

9:15 am - Overview of Current Government Programs, Funding and Risk Management Solutions Panel

• Clayton Willoughby, Workforce Consultant, Jobs, Economy and Trade
• Marie Oxley - Irrigation Specialist, Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, Ag and Irrigation
• Ken Bray - Agriculture Financial Service Corporation

10:00 am - Health Break

10:15 am - Bringing Agriculture to Life - Ag Education and Workforce Development

• Nichole Neubauer - Neubauer Farms
• Luree Williamson, Agriculture for Life
• Elan Schollie, Building Agriculture Workforce Capacity
• Donna Kirchner, Careers: The Next Generation

11:00 am - Overcoming Challenges in Agriculture

• Panelists Coming Soon

12:00 pm - Lunch 

1:00 pm - Table Talks: Roundtable Discussion and Next Steps

• Risk Management
• Irrigation
• Ag Education and Workforce Development
• Trade and Transportation
• Emerging Issues

2:30 pm - Wrap Up

With over a dozen confirmed speakers and a collaborative format, this event is designed to spark meaningful dialogue and actionable next steps for Alberta’s agricultural future. 

🎟️ RSVP by November 5, 2025 to secure your spot. 

We look forward to welcoming you for a day of insight, connection, and leadership.