The number of women getting involved in agriculture continues to grow, and efforts are underway across the region to help them succeed. Kim Preston, with the Center for Rural Affairs, says over the last decade, there’s been a roughly 30 percent increase in the number of farms run by women. And, Preston says, the learning curve can be steep. “Nearly half of the farmland in the Midwest is currently owned or operated by women. They don’t necessarily have access to all of the resources or they don’t know what resources are available to them.” To help connect them with resources, a “Women Caring for the Land” discussion and farm tour will be held tomorrow in Medina, North Dakota. Preston says the event will include information on state and national resources, along with a peer discussion for women landowners to talk about their goals for such issues as land stewardship.
Posted on: Wed, 04 Sep 2013 13:52:48 +0000
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