The Women in Agribusiness Summit will convene from Sept. 22-24 in New Orleans to celebrate 2026 as the
International Year of the Woman Farmer. Farm Bureau News reports that the Summit’s goal for its 15th year is to provide space for individuals in all types of rural communities to connect and collaborate with one another.
This year, the WIA Summit will feature “panel discussions offering insights on ag markets, sustainability, risk management and several other topics, as well as workshops focused on leadership development and workplace transformation.”
"The study … identifies the essential roles women play in building a sustainable future for agriculture as well as opportunities for growth, improvement and additional support.” More than 4,000 women from all 50 U.S. states and territories were interviewed.
Key findings from the study are:
Women in agriculture have strong confidence in their ability to balance farm work and family responsibilities
90% of women surveyed are interested in taking on leadership roles now or in the near future
Most respondents have a high level of confidence in their ability to represent agriculture in public or professional settings
9 out of 10 women would feel confident speaking at community meetings about agriculture
In addition, “the study also identifies five key areas where the agriculture sector could increase support: time and caregiving; skill development; leadership involvement; financial future; and overall wellbeing.”
52% of all respondents reported interest in training related to farm succession or ownership transition
44% are interested in gaining equipment or technical skills training
Nearly 6 in 10 respondents expressed interest in business and financial management training
45% of respondents expressed interest in policy or civic engagement training
42% expressed interest in community involvement or advocacy training
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