“Women have always been part of the family farm, critical pieces of the managing partnership. Until fairly recently they were okay with being the silent partner. Now, within the family dynamic, women want to be acknowledged as decision makers.” - Mary Peabody, director of the Women’s Agricultural Network

Resources for Women in Agriculture

How-To-Start Guides

Are you just starting out in agriculture? Check out our "how-to" guides on Organic Agriculture, Community Gardens, Urban Agriculture, Community Supported Agriculture, and Farmers' Markets.

Useful Websites

For further information on women in agriculture, check out our compiled list of online resources devoted to this topic. Here you will find links to many great resources, such as a discussion board and chat room for rural women, searchable nationwide databases for CSAs and Farmers' Markets, and much more.