AFBF Women's Leadership Committee Prepares for Year of the Woman Farmer

Wherry: Some of the key goals and objectives are to recognize and empower, to address barriers, to promote gender equality, and support economic growth, and to enhance access with our education, markets, and other resources for women in the sector.

Wherry: Which is Advocate, Cultivate and Empower. We're going to do that in D.C. in June. Then that's going to roll right into the Women in Ag Survey, which will explore women's leadership and involvement, access to the industry, and identify barriers and opportunities, and provide actionable insights to strengthen engagement and support systems. But the big thing is about how women play a vital role in American agriculture.

Wherry: The survey is open to individuals 18 and older from the United States to Puerto Rico who have an interest or involvement in agriculture, and also those that work in production agriculture, agribusiness, education, advocacy, and related fields.