A resolution designating March 27, 2025, as "National Women in Agriculture Day".
This is a non-binding Senate resolution designating March 27, 2025 as “National Women in Agriculture Day.” It recognizes the vital role of women in all facets of agriculture—as producers, educators, leaders, mentors, and advocates—and highlights their contributions to U.S. agriculture and global food resources. The resolution points to statistics showing women are a substantial and influential part of the agricultural workforce and economy (more than 1.2 million female producers, about 36% of U.S. agricultural producers; farms operated by women sold about $222 billion in 2022, accounting for 36% of total agriculture sales). It also notes women’s roles in science, technology, education, and entrepreneurship, and it references 4-H, FFA, Cooperative Extension, and other programs as pathways for mentoring the next generation. While it acknowledges National Women’s History Month and National Ag Week, the resolution’s core action is to designate a day and encourage recognition and empowerment of women in agriculture.
Key Points
- 1Designation: Designates March 27, 2025 as “National Women in Agriculture Day.”
- 2Recognition of contributions: Acknowledges women’s critical roles as producers, educators, leaders, mentors, and advocates in the agricultural sector and related fields.
- 3Economic impact: Cites data showing substantial involvement of women in farming and sales, including over 1.2 million female producers and approximately $222 billion in 2022 farm sales (about 36% of total U.S. agricultural sales).
- 4Broad involvement: Highlights women’s impact across various agriculture-related sectors such as research and development, manufacturing, sales, agricultural education, agribusiness, and international trade.
- 5Mentorship and education: Emphasizes the importance of women in promoting STEM, agricultural education, and mentoring programs (e.g., 4-H, National FFA Organization, Cooperative Extension) to cultivate the next generation of agricultural workers and leaders.
- 6Public encouragement: Urges citizens to recognize and praise women in agriculture and to empower them to enter the field, assume leadership roles, and help feed the world.