Empowering Women in Agriculture: A Key to Rural Development
As we strive for a more equitable and food-secure future, it's time to recognize the critical role women play in agriculture. Women make up nearly half of the agricultural workforce worldwide, yet they face significant barriers to land ownership, credit, and technology. It's time to change that.
Empowering women in agriculture is not only a matter of fairness, but also a key to unlocking rural development. When women have access to resources and opportunities, they invest in their families, communities, and local economies. This leads to improved food security, education, and healthcare outcomes.
Moreover, women are often the backbone of rural communities, providing critical support to their families and neighbors. By supporting women in agriculture, we can build more resilient and thriving rural communities.
Let's work together to break down the barriers facing women in agriculture and unlock their full potential. We can do this by:
- Providing training and resources to women farmers
- Advocating for policies that support women's land ownership and access to credit
- Celebrating the achievements of women in agriculture
Together, we can build a more equitable and food-secure future for all.
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CEO/Founder at Keller Institute™
10moAmazing work by Corteva! Growing up on a farm in Northern Minnesota, I watched my mother participate in all decisions, using her sense of how to grow the farm, when to take a risk, and how to keep it all together during the tough uncertain times. I learned so much from this woman who was light years ahead of her time!