DATE: January 2024
SECTOR: Agriculture
SOURCE: The American Farmland Trust
TOPIC: Gender equality in U.S. agriculture
SUMMARY: A synthesis of research into gender equality in U.S. agriculture, from the barriers facing women farmers to proposed solutions to overcome them
DESCRIPTION: New research reveals that women farmers and ranchers in the United States still face an uphill battle despite their growing role in agriculture. These challenges have a knock-on effect on food production, climate resilience, and farmland protection, resulting in disparate outcomes for women-led farms. The American Farmland Trust’s latest report examines the main research findings and offers solutions to create a fairer, more resilient farming industry.
Read the executive summary: The State of Gender Equity in U.S. Agriculture
Download the full report: The State of Gender Equity in U.S. Agriculture
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