NGFA Members-Only Webinar Recording: Transforming The Face of Our Future - Building Inclusive Environments in Agribusiness

Arlington, VA — Fostering an inclusive environment that attracts people of diverse backgrounds and cultures to the grain, feed and processing industry is crucial to the health and vitality of the industry and the NGFA.

Watch the webinar here.

In this free webinar for NGFA members, leaders of established diversity, equity and inclusion programs at leading agribusinesses discussed how they implement these ideals, what makes them work and how organizations of all sizes can learn from their experiences.

The session also included the perspective of top job candidates and what they expect from potential employers. Do you have any questions or feedback about the panel discussion? Send your question to sgonzalez@ngfa.org. Panelists included:

• Jennifer Deitloff, vice president, senior associate general counsel and chief diversity officer at Scoular
• Demetha Sanders, global head of diversity, equity and inclusion at Cargill
• Philomena Satre, director of diversity, inclusion and strategic external partnerships at Land O'Lakes
• Paula Tirapelli, senior manager of global talent management at Bunge
• Ebony Webber, chief operating officer at Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS)
• Facilitator: Erin Mies, co-founder of People Spark Consulting

Earlier this year, NGFA announced the celebration of its 125th anniversary with "themes for the future,” including “transforming the face of our future” to ensure NGFA member companies continue to attract and retain leading talent.

NGFA’s 125th anniversary celebrates the noble purpose NGFA’s member companies perform in transforming the American farmer’s bounty into safe, nutritious, sustainable and affordable human and animal food.

Founded in 1896, NGFA has been proud to represent and provide services for grain, feed and related businesses for 125 years.

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