PRESS RELEASE: Trade, Tariffs & Economic Shifts Webinar Kicks Off New WIA Membership Offerings

ORLANDO, May 8, 2025 – A Women in Agribusiness (WIA) membership now comes with the added benefit of industry-focused webinars, starting with “Ag Markets in Motion: Trade, Tariffs & 2025 Economic Shifts”, which will be presented on Thursday, May 29 from 3 to 4 p.m. Eastern Time.

This members-only webinar will feature agricultural economist Michelle Klieger, president of Stratagerm Consulting, and Brenna Buckstaff, strategic foresight expert and principal at Kearney, with WIA’s assistant director Janet Fisher as the moderator.

“As agricultural markets continue to navigate economic turbulence and geopolitical unpredictability, staying ahead of trade dynamics and policy shifts is more critical than ever,” said Fisher, WIA assistant director. “This high-impact session is tailored to decision-makers across the agri-food value chain and designed to equip ag professionals with timely market intelligence and strategic foresight.”

During the 60-minute webinar, the trio of experts will:

• Outline key economic signals shaping the 2025 ag landscape.

• Break down the latest developments in U.S. trade and tariff policy.

• Explore how global tensions and domestic priorities are reshaping ag commodity flows.

• Engage with the audience in a live Q&A discussion.

WIA Membership

To secure a spot for the webinar, join the hundreds of other professional women in ag who are part of the WIA Membership Community and receive benefits such as:

• $50 off a Women in Agribusiness Summit U.S. registration (non-transferable).

• Exclusive invitation to our "Members Only Night Out" special event at the annual Summit.

• Attendance to all regional MeetUps for free ($30 non-member).

• Access to exclusive webinars and an archive of industry content as available. 

• Virtual facilitated networking sessions. 

The regular annual membership fee is $199, but only $179 this month by using the code JOINNOW at registration.

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About Women in Agribusiness

Women in Agribusiness, an Arc company, is the foremost organization dedicated to leading the growth in global female agribusiness leadership with a platform that encourages collaboration for innovation and development. Its renowned annual Women in Agribusiness Summit, now in its 14th year, serves as a vital platform for women to network with professionals across the agriculture value chain, build business relationships, learn from esteemed thought leaders and stay informed on key commercial topics in agribusiness. Follow us on X, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram. www.womeninag.com.

About Arc

Arc is a B2B events, data and media platform, backed by investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital. Founded to redefine business networking, Arc organizes over 150 events a year and operates critical content platforms in HR, agriculture and food, financial services and investing, and education. Arc has over 350 talented colleagues located in the U.S., U.K., Netherlands and Singapore who focus on seeking out new ways to connect communities, wherever, whenever or however people need to come together to grow their businesses. For more information, visit www.arc-network.com or find Arc on LinkedIn.

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Women in Agribusiness

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