Join us for WALC 2025!
The NMF&LB Women's Leadership Program, along with partners across the agricultural sector, are proud to host the 2025 Women in Agriculture Leadership Conference (WALC) from April 30-May 2, 2025, at the Inn of the Mountain Gods located in Ruidoso, NM. The 2025 theme is Tighten Your Cinch: Preparing for the Future.
This year marks the 22nd anniversary of WALC and its impact on women in agriculture. Over 250 women from across New Mexico are expected to come together for networking, to develop their leadership skills, and become better prepared to succeed in today’s environment. They will also attend a great tour and hear top-notch entertainment.
Registration coming soon!
2025 Diamond in the Rough Award Nominations
The ‘Diamond in the Rough’ award was created to recognize an outstanding woman in New Mexico agriculture and highlight her efforts and contributions. Initiated by the Women in Agriculture Leadership Conference (WALC) and its various sponsors, the award has been given at each of the previous conferences during a special awards ceremony.
Nominations are currently being accepted for those women that, through their actions, strive to make New Mexico’s agricultural industry a prosperous, viable component of the Land of Enchantment. This conference, held every two years, draws women from all types of agriculture.
“Today’s agricultural women are integral parts of their families’ agricultural operations, in addition to their traditional roles, and we feel that they deserve to be recognized for their contributions,” said Erica Valdez, Diamond in the Rough Committee Chair.
Nomination forms must be received by March 15, 2025, to be considered.