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Farm Aid — the organization founded 40 years ago by music legends Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp — has played an enormous role in drawing public attention to the challenges facing family farms and the need for a better food system.
The non-profit's commitment to diversity is reflected in the new publication that it just released: its Farmer Resource Network's Resource Guide for Women Farmers.
The guide is packed with links to information and organizations that provide support for women farmers and may be able to provide answers to their farming questions.
As Farm Aid says in the lead section:
The value women farmers bring to American agriculture is slowly beginning to receive recognition. The USDA reported that agricultural sales in dollars from female producers increased 50% between 2017 and 2022, and the percentage of female farmers involved in day-to-day operational decisions increased 32%.
In addition, women who work the land tend to represent greater racial and ethnic diversity, run smaller, more diversified operations and sell directly to consumers at higher percentages, thus bolstering local economies. Such progress has culminated in 2026 being declared the International Year of the Woman Farmer by the United Nations.
Yet, agriculture remains one of the most gender disproportionate occupations in the United States. American Farmland Trust delves into the assets and enduring challenges unique to women farmers and recommendations to narrow persistent gender discrepancies. A Woman’s Place: Voices from the Field highlights lessons from women farmers who are cracking the “grass ceiling” and may provide encouragement for the important work ahead.
Farm Aid’s Resource Guide for Women Farmers is our effort to ensure women have access to the programs and support that contribute to their success. While resources are provided in categories, many furnish a broader range of useful services. Be sure to explore each resource’s website thoroughly to get a complete representation.
Click the button below to access the Guide.
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