IWCA series: Cathy Lennon

There's no typical day in the life of Cathy Lennon. As the executive director of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, a "typical" day can be filled with different advocacy and lobbying activities, which can take place on a small family farm or in Queen's Park. This means she's had to hone her communication skills, her mental flexibility and agility, and her empathy. It's those qualities that have made her an Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture honouree for 2025.

In this conversation with agriculture editor Bree Rody, Lennon shares her journey into agriculture and gives insights to the transferrable skills gained across her various positions, from an administrative role with a family law firm to communication and management roles with agricultural industry groups. She also discusses the influence of her own mentors, as well as the importance of female friends – professional and personal – and reflects on the influence she has on her own daughter.

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Special thanks to Bayer Crop Science Canada, platinum sponsor of the 2025 Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture program, for sponsoring this series.

Special thanks to FCC, gold sponsor of the 2025 Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture program, for sponsoring this episode.