Cherie Copithorne-Barnes

CEO, CL Ranches Ltd. and 1st Vice Chair, Calgary Stampede

Cherie is a fourth generation rancher with a passion for driving innovation as it pertains to how people perceive agriculture. She is a respected agricultural leader, having sat on numerous boards where principle, integrity and strong strategic management are key. Living by these principles plus her love of volunteering, Cherie was awarded with the Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal in 2022.

Speaker Sessions

It All Starts on the Farm: An Ask Us Anything about Primary Production

  • Future-Proof Our Agriculture and Food System
Session Date
Wednesday, Oct 8 2025 | 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Featuring
Cherie Copithorne-Barnes CEO, CL Ranches Ltd. and 1st Vice Chair, Calgary Stampede
Greg Stamp Seed Sales Manager, Stamp Seeds
Sally Flis Director, Sustainable Ag Programs, Nutrien Ag Solutions
In collaboration with

Food Leadership Summit Welcome and Opening

Session Date
Tuesday, Oct 7 2025 | 9:00 AM - 9:20 AM
Featuring
Cherie Copithorne-Barnes CEO, CL Ranches Ltd. and 1st Vice Chair, Calgary Stampede
Eldon Weasel Child Culture, Language, and History Teacher at Old Sun Community College and Blackfeet Community College