The Swine it Podcast Show Canada - Katerina Kolemishevska & Alexandria Shannon: The Funding Portal | Ep. 101
Feb 20, 2025I’m Dr. Miranda Smit, and this is my first episode as co-host of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada! I’m thrilled to join you on this journey to bring insights and solutions to the Canadian pork industry.
In this episode, Katerina Kolemishevska, from the Canadian Pork Council, and Alexandria Shannon, Senior Product Manager, Grants, Credits & Incentives Software at Ryan, introduce the new digital national platform for investment support to pork producers. This innovative tool, the Funding Portal, simplifies access to investments and incentives, empowering producers to invest in sustainability, innovation, and efficiency. Learn how it enables competitive farming practices and drives the pork industry toward a more sustainable future. Listen now on all major platforms!
What will you learn:
- Funding portal overview
- Advancing sustainability
- Canadian funding programs
- Challenges in funding access
- Benefits for pork producers
Meet the guests:
Katerina Kolemishevska is the Associate Executive Director at the Canadian Pork Council. With 17 years in international agriculture, she specializes in sustainability, rural development, and creating tools to boost productivity for Canadian pork producers.
Alexandria Shannon is a Senior Product Manager, Grants, Credits & Incentives Software at Ryan. With expertise in govtech, data science, and policy analysis, she develops tools that connect Canadian pork producers with funding opportunities.
Connect with our guests on Social Media: Katerina Kolemishevska & Alexandria Shannon