TICKETS GO ON SALE THE FIRST MONDAY IN OCTOBER
Tickets to the 2025 Rural Women's Conference go on sale Monday, October 6, 2025 at 8 am and close on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 4 pm.
CONFERENCE INFO
From FREE bussing to and from the conference, to all the speaker info, you'll find it below!
CONFERENCE
Doors open at 8:00 am with the conference finishing at 4:00!
See below for full conference program!
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Get to know our Speakers
Dr. Merle Massie • sponsored by AFSC
Merle Massie is a farmer, award-winning author, and TEDx storyteller with a PhD in western Canadian rural history. Raised on a classic mixed farm on the forest edge in Saskatchewan, Merle loves learning about all kinds of farming across Canada and around the world. She builds one weird new thing on her farm every year, from setting up a flag pole to cutting and expanding walking and cross country ski trails to constructing a stone labyrinth, to erecting a telephone of the wind. She brings energy, creativity, and curiosity to her role as the Executive Director of The Do More Agriculture Foundation, championing mental health across Canadian agriculture.
Lisa Roper • Lisa Roper Outdoors
🎣 Award-winning TV Host | Breaking barriers, reeling in adventures & inspiring the next gen of outdoor warriors. From ice to open water, this is where confidence, connection & the wild meets the heart. Welcome to Lisa Roper Outdoors. 🌲🔥
Tam Andersen • Prairie Gardens & Adventure Farm
Women Powered Agritourism Farm
An r-evolution of resilience, growing food and fruit trees, and agritourism to grow a family farm.
As a farmer, gardener, orchardist, and fruit tree producer, Tam Andersen has had over 40 years of experience learning about what grows here.
She has grown u-pick strawberries since 1988, and has grown thousands of fruit trees, berry bushes and brambles at her horticultural operation, Prairie Gardens, located near Bon Accord in Sturgeon County. Her specialty is growing fruit trees hardy to the Yukon, with over 150 types of zone 3 hardy fruit, nuts, fresh produce, herbs, edible flowers and pumpkins at her farm and agritourism business.
Dynamic value-added farm offerings include a garden centre and tree nursery first established in 1956; international tourism packages, a CSA produce farm box program, long-table dinners, on-farm festivals, company picnics, youth outings and educational programs for children. Tam has become well known for her collaborative approach in her region, creating opportunities for many other local chefs, farm women, song writers, artisans, jam makers, and potters along the way!
Sectors of involvement have included rural agritourism, horticulture, direct farm marketing, small business, non-profit, retail, agriculture, education and horticulture - targeting local & international markets.
Patrica Morgan M.A. C.C.C. • Solutions For Resilience
Patricia Morgan is often referred to as a Spunky Seniorpreneur. With a master’s degree in clinical psychology, she provides insight that has helped many people emerge stronger after facing significant challenges. Audiences describe Patricia’s message as meaningfully fun, surprisingly insightful, and delightfully uplifting.
Her books include the Canadian bestseller, Frantic Free: 167 Ways to Lighten Up and Calm Down and the award winning, Return to Center: Simple Strategies to Navigate Distress, Depression and Disconnection. Patricia was named a Woman of Vision by Global TV and is a recipient of the Spirit of CAPS (Canadian Association of Professional Speakers) for her contribution to the Canadian speaking industry.To learn more and see Patricia in action go to https://solutionsforresilience.com
“Women should be tough, tender, laugh as much as possible, and live long lives.”
“Maya Angelou — American poet, memoirist, civil rights activist
Too often, petty grumbles weigh us down. Finding Your Sunnyside Up! invites you to lighten your load with gratitude, connection, and the playful story of Bertha Honker. Together we’ll explore how loosening up and deepening appreciation can spark resilience and optimism. Expect smiles, surprises, and uplifting strategies to boost your joy factor and take life a little more lightly.
Five Practices for Everyday Joy
Grow Gratitude – Let thankfulness lift your spirit and shift your perspective.
Stay Socially Strong – Nourish friendships that energize and uplift.
Surprise & Spark Joy – Small, random acts keep life fresh and fun.
Be Your Own Sunshine – Develop optimism and create a “Joy List.”
Show Your Silly Side – Embrace play, and lightheartedness.
CONFERENCE PROGRAM SCHEDULE
9 am - Opening Remarks/Welcome
9:15 am - Dr. Merle Massie - Do More Ag • sponsored by AFSC
10:15 am - Game & Break
10:45 am - Lisa Roper • Outdoor Enthusiast
11:45 am - LUNCH • catered by Taylor's Catering
1:15 pm - Tam Andersen • Owner/Horticulturalist – Prairie Gardens & Adventure Farm
2 pm - Tammy Girard/Servus Credit Union - Financial Tips
2:15 pm - Break
2:45 pm - Patricia Morgan • Spunky Seniorpreneur at Solutions For Resilience
3:45 pm - Closing Remarks
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