While agriculture has long been considered a man’s arena, women have played an active role on farms and ranches for centuries.
And today, there are even more women involved in agriculture.
The latest U.S. Census of Agriculture, conducted in 2022 released in 2023, shows over 36% of American farmers and ranchers are women. And in Texas, there are 157,291 female farmers and ranchers.
That’s more than any other state in the nation—a statistic to be darn proud of if you ask me.
Farmer. Rancher. Or both. It’s another title and job that women don’t take lightly.
They tend the soil, grow crops and raise livestock. They raise their children on the farm, and they work with Mother Nature as business partners. They make management decisions, planning for the current year and further into the future.
But they also play an integral part in agricultural leadership and communities. They reach out to fellow farmers, moms and elected officials, working to build a bright future for Texas and America.
Women have always played a vital role on the farm and ranch and in agricultural businesses, too.
And they wear a lot of hats.
Strong, capable and determined.
That’s women in agriculture. The beating heart of Texas farms and ranchers. And women will continue to play a critical role in our country’s agricultural future.
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BROWN COUNTY AG DAY SET FOR APRIL 17TH
The Annual Brown County Ag Day program is set for Thursday evening April 17, 2025. It will be held at the Adam Street Community Center. Registration will begin at 5:30pm and the program will begin at 6:00pm with a catered meal.
The Ag Day is sponsored by Brown County Farm Bureau. Two (2) CEU’s will be offered to licensed pesticide applicators. There will be a $10.00 (cash or check only) registration fee payable at the door for those that pre-register by Friday April 11, 2025.
For more information or to pre-register contact Scott Anderson, County Extension Agent ANR at 325-646-0386 or [email protected].