Resources for Women in Agriculture

Are you an Extension professional or woman working in agriculture? Do you need help finding resources? There are many organizations and options out there if you know where to look. The Florida Women in Agriculture Association has begun compiling a list of resources for women in agriculture. We are happy to share this as it continues to grow!

Organizations

There are international, national, and Florida-based organizations that support women in agriculture. Some may be better for you than others based on your specific needs.

International

• Gender Equity IFOAM
• UN Women

National

• Farm Bureau Women
• Women in Turfgrass
• USDA Women in Agriculture
• Women in Ag Learning Network

State/Regional

• Women, Livestock, and the Land
• Florida Women Landowners Association
• Florida CattleWomen Inc.

Conferences

Some of these conferences occurred in 2023 and the 2024 dates are not yet posted. However, you can keep an eye out for them if you know they exist!

• Florida Farm Bureau Women’s leadership conference
• WIA UNL
• AgrileadHer

Additional Resources for Women in Agriculture

One of the more well known resources is Annie’s Project. This is a nonprofit for educating and empowering women. There are various ways of getting involved including a curriculum to use for education and Extension and an annual conference.

I have previously written a couple blogs focused on women in agriculture. There will certainly be more of these to come!

Pesticide Safety for Women and Families

PPE: One Size Does not Fit All

Conclusion

There are an increasing number of resources for women in agriculture. We are hoping to build a much larger list and maintain it on our future website! If you have any suggestions for additions please feel free to share them by sending them to the author Emily Kraus. We are looking forward to increasing our support for Florida’s women in agriculture!