[LEXINGTON, Ky.] – Alltech is proud to continue to partner with Expana’s Women in Food & Agriculture (WFA) Mentorship Program. Applications are now open for new mentors of any gender and for female mentees from across the global food and agriculture sector. Since its launch in 2021, WFA has successfully matched more than 1,500 professionals, creating meaningful relationships that foster career growth and leadership development in the food and agriculture sectors. The free-to-join program is dedicated to supporting women across the global food and agriculture sector by providing invaluable mentorship opportunities and has proven to be a beacon of support for women seeking guidance, advice and networking opportunities in their careers.

The initiative not only empowers women at various career stages but also addresses the critical shortage of mentors across the industry, a known barrier to career progression. This growing initiative encourages individuals with a range of experience and backgrounds to apply to be a mentor, helping to address this sector-wide challenge.

Elisabeth Mork-Eidem, Global Chair of WFA, commented: "Each year, we see the extraordinary impact that mentorship can have, not just on individual careers but across organizations. This programme is a key part of our WFA mission to ensure women in agrifood are empowered, supported, and heard."

Patrick Charlton, Vice President of Europe at Alltech and a former mentor in the program, added: "Mentorship is not a one-way street- it’s a collaborative journey that benefits both mentor and mentee. Everyone who takes part finds it incredibly rewarding. There are talented women out there looking to grow their careers; they simply need guidance and support. You can be part of that change."

Alltech believes that inclusion cultivates creativity, drives innovation and is essential to the company’s purpose of Working Together for a Planet of PlentyTM. In 2019, Alltech selected Gender Equality as one of the nine United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to which the company committed to advancing.

Applications are now open for the 2025 WFA Mentorship Program, supported by Alltech, to individuals seeking mentorship as well as industry professionals interested in offering their mentorship services. The program welcomes applications from across the global food and agriculture sector, and applicants will be personally matched based on their preferences and professional objectives. For more information and to apply to be a mentor or mentee, visit https://wfa-initiative.com/.