women in agriculture

The United Nations is recognizing 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer, with hopes of spotlighting the contributions of women in agriculture and agribusiness.

Women in Agribusiness, an organization dedicated to growing a professional community of women throughout the agribusiness sector, focused on helping women learn from one another, develop their careers, and build beneficial relationships through regular events and networking to grow the sector...

Thanks to funding via the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, Oregon, Nevada, and Washington are conducting a joint Farm 2 Food Accelerator program, which is now in its 2nd year. Amy Gilroy with the Oregon Department of Agriculture said the program is designed to help women who have experience selling crafts directly to consumers, at a local farmers market for example ...

Women are essential to Idaho farms and ranches, and a new University of Idaho online survey explores opportunities and challenges they face. The “Women Farmers and Ranchers on the Rise in Idaho” project is open to women involved in agriculture across the state. U of I of ...

On Tuesday, Alltech announced the second annual Women in Food and Ag survey. The survey aims to collect feedback that empowers the agri-food industry to create a more equitable environment. The 2019 Women in Food and Ag survey results revealed specific barriers for women in agriculture and a gap between female and male perceptions but reflected an optimistic outlook ...

Some new criteria and questions within the 2017 census of agriculture led to changes regarding who is considered a farm producer. NASS' Ginger Harris said the result was in increase in the number of farm producers. And she noted when you look at the demographics ...

Alltech has launched a survey to gather insights into the professional landscape for women in agriculture.  Announced Tuesday, the survey aims to collect feedback about the barriers that impede progress, and to identify the resources needed to ensure workplace equality.  Th...

Alltech has launched a survey to gather insights into the professional landscape for women in agriculture.  Announced Tuesday, the survey aims to collect feedback about the barriers that impede progress, and to identify the resources needed to ensure workplace equality.  Th...

Earlier this year, the Washington state Department of Agriculture announced a partnership with the Oregon Department of Ag and the NASDA Foundation to help farm women launch or boost their business.  Dr. Lisa Benson with NASDA Foundation said the Northwest was a natural fit, since 32% of farms in Washington, and 31% in Oregon are owned or operated by women, the largest percentages reported in the

The sixth annual Women in Agriculture Conference is just around the corner.  The video conference, which features female farmers and ranchers will be available at 40 locations around the Northwest.  Oregon Department of Agriculture Director Alexis Taylor, one of the keynote speakers.   “We as women in ...