FENTON, Lydia: B. Comm.

Lydia was raised on her family’s laying hen and cash crop farm outside of Highgate, in rural Chatham-Kent. Having graduated from the University of Guelph with a Bachelor of Commerce in Food and Agricultural Business, Lydia has a strong understanding of agriculture economics, finance, and operations management. Spending her summers as an Agronomic Sales Intern, sitting on several agriculture committees at the Ontario Agricultural College, and taking leadership roles at large agricultural events, Lydia has been exposed to various sectors within the industry. Lydia is currently very active in her family’s farm operation and is a proud Ambassador for the Egg Farmers of Ontario. Lydia enjoys the diverse range of farm operations in Southwestern Ontario and looks forward to supporting farmer success through her role as an Agriculture Account Manager with RBC.

Growing up on my family’s laying hen and cash crop farm has led to several opportunities to work with farm families in Southwestern Ontario. Throughout high school, I was a part of the Agriculture Specialists High Skill Major program which exposed me to various types of farms and agricultural businesses. Throughout my time at university, I worked for Syngenta Canada as an Agronomic Sales Intern for two summers where I helped farmers make decisions regarding replants, resprays, crop injury, and variety selection. As an Egg Farmers of Ontario Ambassador, I have interacted with egg farmers as well as the community for educational purposes. In April 2020, I started my agricultural finance journey with RBC Royal Bank as an Agriculture Account Manager Intern in Southwestern Ontario where I have been assisting farmers with their financial needs to attain their future goals.