Reading Time: 3 minutes An initiative to equip female entrepreneurs in agriculture and agribusiness with more of the tools and skills they need to succeed is moving into a second phase. “We really wanted to focus on reflecting where women are at in their roles — sole owners, partners, decision-makers in the business, or the unsung heroes who are […] Read more
Program offers skills boost for women in the farm and food sectors
Women in agribusinesses may face many barriers, including fewer opportunities to acquire management skills
Alberta farmer’s podcast on women in ag attracts a global audience
“It’s been crazy to think that in two years, it has reached so many people and so many countries. For some reason, I am quite popular in Zimbabwe.” – Katelyn Duban.
Reading Time: 3 minutes Katelyn Duban started her podcast after looking for, but not finding, a farm-related podcast for millennial women that she might enjoy listening to. Today, that search is easier — there’s about 100 episodes of “The Rural Woman” podcast available for downloading. And people have found it, with more than 200,000 downloads by listeners in more […] Read more
Opinion: It’s time to finally address the lack of diversity in agriculture
Overcoming sexism and racism can’t be something we just talk about — bold action is needed
Reading Time: 3 minutes Agriculture can no longer afford — literally — to be a non-inclusive industry. As we look bravely to 2021, hopefully burgeoned by plentiful crops and improved grain prices, it seems fitting to assess where our sector is at when it comes to our most important resource — people — and where we intend to go. […] Read more
Event aims to inspire young women in agriculture
Reading Time: < 1 minute Ag for Life is putting on an event “designed to empower, connect and inspire” young women interested in careers in agriculture and food production. “Feed Your Future was designed to showcase the many opportunities available in the agriculture sector and offer a chance for young females to connect with individuals in the industry,” the group […] Read more
Opening the eyes of young women to careers in agriculture
Reading Time: 3 minutes If the participants are as enthusiastic as the presenters, a new event aimed at encouraging girls and young women to consider a career in ag will be a major hit. “The response from the presenters has been great — I have filled up my speaker spots faster than anything else I’ve done,” said Sarah Linde, […] Read more
The times are finally changing for women in agriculture
Changing attitudes and support networks are allowing women to forge a new path in a male-dominated sector
Reading Time: 5 minutes Women have always been an important part of family farms — but over the past 15 years, their roles have evolved, both on the farm and in the agriculture industry as a whole. “A lot of women have taken on different roles that we didn’t see them in actively 15 years ago,” said Kim Keller, […] Read more
We need to do more to attract women to agriculture
To gain their skills and passion, agriculture needs to tear down the barriers that stand in their way
Reading Time: 3 minutes There is a gaping hole in agriculture that needs filling with young, vibrant souls. It is not only for farming, but for all linkages in the food chain. There are 60,000 to 124,000 jobs that need filling. We need women to farm, process, market, advance, innovate, research, manage and create in the food space. What […] Read more
There’s no right way to be a woman on the farm
Reading Time: 3 minutes Billi J. Miller has never been a traditional ‘farmwife’ — whatever that means anyway. And that’s just fine by her. “The term ‘farmwife’ has changed so much,” said the Lloydminster-area author. “I don’t fit into that box. And there’s comfort in knowing that there are other women like you.” In 2016, Miller published her first […] Read more
Jump in: Ag needs more women leaders
Attendees at Advancing Women Conference told their voices are needed — and they need to encourage each other to speak up
Reading Time: 4 minutes Women are still a minority in farming but they can — and should — play a leading role. That was a recurring theme at this year’s Advancing Women Conference, where attendees were told their leadership and communication skills are badly needed. “Women’s voices are needed, that’s my underlying message — your hard work, your commitment, […] Read more
Better credit risk, smaller loan
It’s not just that women get turned down for loans more often, but that too many aren’t getting a proper financial education
Reading Time: 3 minutes In 2014, I published a detailed report on the development of mentorship programs for women in agriculture from a global perspective. This report (which can be found at brendaschoepp.com) has since given flight to a number of global study topics with other Nuffield Scholars. Recently, a report in Alberta published by the Agriculture & Food […] Read more
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