Designates March 27, 2025, as "National Women in Agriculture Day" to recognize women's vital contributions to the agricultural sector.
Joni Ernst
Senator
IA
This resolution designates March 27, 2025, as "National Women in Agriculture Day" to recognize the vital role of women in agriculture. It acknowledges women's significant contributions as producers, educators, leaders, and mentors within the agricultural sector. The resolution supports celebrating women's impact on food resources and the agricultural workforce, encouraging their continued involvement and leadership in the field.
Resolution Sets March 27, 2025, as 'National Women in Agriculture Day'
This resolution officially designates March 27, 2025, as "National Women in Agriculture Day." The core idea is simple: to formally recognize and celebrate the significant, often overlooked, contributions women make to the entire U.S. agricultural system. It points out some hard numbers: over 1.2 million women are agricultural producers (that's more than a third of the total), and farms run by women generated a hefty $222 billion in agricultural sales in 2022.
Acknowledging the Full Field
The resolution goes beyond just farmers, aiming to highlight women's roles across the board – in research labs, classrooms, industry leadership, and as mentors shaping the next generation, particularly through STEM and agricultural education. It encourages everyone to take a moment on this day to recognize these contributions, praise the positive impact on our food supply and the agricultural workforce, and support efforts to empower more women to enter and lead in the field. This designated day falls within National Women's History Month (March) and National Ag Week (March 23-29, 2025), tying the recognition into broader existing celebrations.