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NFU Women’s Conference:  Ten Reasons to Attend in 2019

December 14, 2018Women Farmers Weekly
NFU Women’s Conference:  Ten Reasons to Attend in 2019

By Lisa Kivirist, author, co-owner and operator of Inn Serendipity Farm and B&B The winter season ushers in space for reflection and big picture thinking on where we see  our farm … Read More

Markets and Infrastructure: The Montgomery Farm Women’s Cooperative Market

October 31, 2018Women Farmers Weekly
Markets and Infrastructure: The Montgomery Farm Women’s Cooperative Market

By Liza Ayres, NFU Intern The Montgomery Farm Women’s Cooperative Market is a landmark on Bethesda’s Wisconsin Avenue. For decades, it has not only served as a hub for residents looking … Read More

Skills and Knowledge: Succession Planning

October 10, 2018Blog, Women Farmers Weekly
Skills and Knowledge: Succession Planning

By Sophie Neems, Communications Specialist at Farm Credit Succession planning is a delicate business; few people get excited to come to terms with mortality and create a plan for how … Read More

Skills and Knowledge: Hiring and Management Strategies

October 3, 2018Women Farmers Weekly
Skills and Knowledge: Hiring and Management Strategies

By Sophie Neems, Communications Specialist at Farm Credit Meet Stacey Carlberg who, along with her husband Casey Gustowarow, manages The Farm at Sunnyside, a 15-acre, certified organic vegetable farm with … Read More

Skills and Knowledge: Telling Your Story

September 20, 2018Women Farmers Weekly

Editor’s Note: Guest posts do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of National Farmers Union. By Charlotte Smith, President of Northwest Farmers Union If you had told me 15 … Read More

Skills and Knowledge: Telling Your Story

September 20, 2018Women Farmers Weekly
Skills and Knowledge: Telling Your Story

Editor’s Note: Guest posts do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of National Farmers Union. By Charlotte Smith, President of Northwest Farmers Union If you had told me 15 … Read More

Networking and Community: Farming with an Illness

August 24, 2018Women Farmers Weekly

Editor’s Note: Guest posts do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of National Farmers Union. By Vickie Dunnum, Co-Owner of Dunn-Hill Farm Spring is a beautiful time on the farm. … Read More

Networking and Community: Farming with an Illness

August 24, 2018Women Farmers Weekly
Networking and Community: Farming with an Illness

Editor’s Note: Guest posts do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of National Farmers Union. By Vickie Dunnum, Co-Owner of Dunn-Hill Farm Spring is a beautiful time on the farm. … Read More

Rights and Representation: Plate to Politics

August 16, 2018Women Farmers Weekly
Rights and Representation: Plate to Politics

Editor’s Note: Guest posts do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of National Farmers Union. By Ash Bruxvoort, Women, Food and Agriculture Network Communications Coordinator & Plate to Politics … Read More

Rights and Representation: Plate to Politics

August 16, 2018Women Farmers Weekly
Rights and Representation: Plate to Politics

Editor’s Note: Guest posts do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of National Farmers Union. By Ash Bruxvoort, Women, Food and Agriculture Network Communications Coordinator & Plate to Politics … Read More

Markets and Infrastructure: Women and Farmers Markets

August 8, 2018Women Farmers Weekly

Editor’s Note: Guest posts do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of National Farmers Union. By Olivia Taylor-Puckett, Manager of the Lawrence Farmers’ Market When I walk through the … Read More

Markets and Infrastructure: Women and Farmers Markets

August 8, 2018Women Farmers Weekly
Markets and Infrastructure: Women and Farmers Markets

Editor’s Note: Guest posts do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of National Farmers Union. By Olivia Taylor-Puckett, Manager of the Lawrence Farmers’ Market When I walk through the … Read More

Networking and Community: Why Ashley Wegmueller Joined Soil Sisters

August 1, 2018Women Farmers Weekly
Networking and Community: Why Ashley Wegmueller Joined Soil Sisters

By Ashley Wegmueller of Bo & Olly’s Produce This week we continue with our Soil Sisters stories, so gather  around the virtual farmstead kitchen table for a conversation with Ashley … Read More

Networking & Community: Why April Prusia Joined Soil Sisters

July 25, 2018Women Farmers Weekly
Networking & Community: Why April Prusia Joined Soil Sisters

By April Prusia, Co-Owner/Operator of Dorothy’s Range Soil Sisters is a network of more than 150 Wisconsin women farmers who offer each other support, collaboration, and community. One of those … Read More

Networking & Community: Why April Prusia Joined Soil Sisters

July 25, 2018Women Farmers Weekly

By April Prusia, Co-Owner/Operator of Dorothy’s Range Soil Sisters is a network of more than 150 Wisconsin women farmers who offer each other support, collaboration, and community. One of those … Read More

Networking & Community: Soil Sisters Cook, Collaborate & Celebrate

July 18, 2018Women Farmers Weekly

By Lisa Kivirist, author, co-owner and operator of Inn Serendipity Farm and B&B Never underestimate what a bunch of women coming together for a potluck can do. What started now … Read More

Networking & Community: Soil Sisters Cook, Collaborate & Celebrate

July 18, 2018Women Farmers Weekly
Networking & Community: Soil Sisters Cook, Collaborate & Celebrate

By Lisa Kivirist, author, co-owner and operator of Inn Serendipity Farm and B&B Never underestimate what a bunch of women coming together for a potluck can do. What started now … Read More

Skills and Knowledge: How Does the USDA Support Women Farmers?

June 20, 2018Women Farmers Weekly
Skills and Knowledge: How Does the USDA Support Women Farmers?

By Sophie Neems, Previous NFU Intern & Current Communications Specialist at Farm Credit The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) supports American farmers in a myriad of ways, primarily by offering … Read More

Rights and Representation: What is a Farmer?

June 13, 2018Women Farmers Weekly
Rights and Representation: What is a Farmer?

By Sophie Neems, Previous NFU Intern & Current Communications Specialist at Farm Credit There’s a noticeable new trend in farming demographics: the number of farmers coming to agriculture as a … Read More

Women Farmers Weekly: Introduction

June 6, 2018Women Farmers Weekly
Women Farmers Weekly: Introduction

By Melissa Miller, Owner & Operator of Ladybell Farms As a farm educator and advocate, I am lucky enough to travel the country to visit with dozens of women in agriculture … Read More

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