Women, racialized, Indigenous and young farmers and farm workers, as well as those from other underrepresented groups, are invited to apply to THE EXCHANGE, a new training and support program led by the National Farmers Union (NFU).
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National Farmers Union opens applications to training, support program for underrepresented farmers
Organization focuses on female farmers
Dimension-E offers mentoring and resources to address unique needs and challenges
In French, the feminine version of “entrepreneur” is “entrepreneure.” The letter E at the start and end of that word inspired the name of Dimension-E, an organization working to empower women in the agriculture and forestry sectors. Dimension-E is available to women who become members of the Agricultrices du Quebec. While primarily targeting female producers […] Read more
Report examines farming women’s safety needs
Safety of children, stress over general safety a common experience for women
Farming women may need more support and programing to address their specific safety needs according to a recent study.
Editorial: For women in agriculture, opportunities abound
Glacier FarmMedia – I can’t remember when I first heard the song “I am woman” by Helen Reddy, but it was in the basement of my parents’ house, where I would play my mom’s old 45s on a portable record player she’d had since her teens. I remember liking the singer’s voice but didn’t really […] Read more
AWC 2023: Federal ag minister inspired by farm women’s progress
Don't wait to be asked to participate, Bibeau tells AWC West
Calgary — Federal Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau drew applause from delegates attending the Advancing Women in Agriculture (AWC) conference here this week as she acknowledged their efforts for paving her path into politics. Bibeau told delegates attending the 10th annual conference she’s never felt like she’s had to fight for spot at the political table […] Read more
Ontario farmer designs workwear for women
Michelle Durnin created new styles that provide a better fit and features women want
Michelle Durnin of Durnin Farm & Ranch Wear has created a line of women’s workwear that has gained consumer support. She launched the company in November 2021 and now offers a full range of women’s farm wear. “I’ve always noticed a void in women’s workwear. I personally wear many hats, including agronomist, farmer and equestrian,” […] Read more
First-ever women elected to Grain Farmers of Ontario board
Julie Maw and Angela Zilke will represent two districts of grain farmers as provincial directors
Two grain farmers have become the first women elected to the Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) board of directors, one of the only provincial commodity organizations that has never had female representation at the board level. Julie Maw of Courtright will represent barley, corn, oat, soybean and wheat farmers in Lambton county (GFO District 3) […] Read more
Female farmers create workwear for women
Manitoba farm family recognized a need and started a company to make work clothing designed by and made for women
Glacier FarmMedia – As they drank coffee at the kitchen table one day, Tomina Jackson and other female family members looked at each other and realized they were all wearing men’s workwear. Jackson decided to do something about it and Rolling D Workwear was born. “We began brainstorming about everything that we wanted in our […] Read more
Agriculture programs see global spike in applicants
Women are increasing diversity of the sector
The higher rate of interest and applications to agriculture programs globally reflects a shift in world priorities, Karen Taylor, director of Corporate Finance, Agriculture and Agribusiness at BMO, told attendees at the recent Advancing Women in Agriculture virtual conference. “Agriculture is a very dynamic industry that needs to be readily adaptable to change,” she said. […] Read more
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