NASDA Members
Oregon Agriculture Director Lisa Charpilloz Hanson
“I’ve broken molds—about what people thought a woman could do, be, and have in this field. I want others to keep breaking them, too. I laugh, recalling the more literal lessons of ag life: you can’t be afraid to get dirty. But every scrape, every bruise, and every tough day has a lesson and teaches you something new.”
Hawaii Agriculture Chair Sharon Hurd
“Many legacy ranchers are women – they love the work they do and steward the land with aloha!”
Montana Agriculture Director Jillien Streit
“Agriculture has taught me to use my strengths and to be proud of them. It is all hands-on deck in the agriculture industry and everyone has a place for their talents to play an important role.”
Voices of International Year of the Woman Farmer
Eula McDowell
"Let them watch." Beansville Urban Farm — Gwynn Oak, Baltimore County What inspired you to pursue a career in agriculture, and what keeps you passionate about it today? [...]
Darlene Goehringer
"Accept uncertainty and focus on what you can control." Pop’s Old Place — Hurlock, Dorchester Maryland What inspired you to pursue a career in agriculture, and what [...]
Ashley Atkins
"Hard work is never wasted." Hara-Vale Farm — Cap Stine Road, Frederick, MD What inspired you to pursue a career in agriculture, and what keeps you passionate about it today? [...]
Andrea Davis-Cetina
"Focus on your dreams — you belong." Quarter Acre Farm — Greensboro, Caroline County What inspired you to pursue a career in agriculture, and what keeps you [...]
Lindsey Jacobs
"Be a sponge." Church View Farm — Millersville, Anne Arundel County What inspired you to pursue a career in agriculture, and what keeps you passionate about it [...]
Renée Wilson
"Show up daily with gratitude and get involved." The Farmyard LLC — Parkton, Baltimore County What inspired you to pursue a career in agriculture, and what keeps [...]
Karma Francis
"You don’t have to choose between being the brains and the brawn.” Plantation Park Heights Urban Farm — Park Heights, Baltimore City What inspired you to pursue [...]
Andrea Crooms
"Build your own table, rather than waiting for a seat at someone else's." Briar Rose Herbs / Meetwe Farm — Croom, Prince George’s County What inspired you to pursue [...]
Taylor Rhodes
"Just keep going! You can absolutely do it." Frank’s Produce & Greenhouse — Elkridge, Maryland- Howard County What inspired you to pursue a career in agriculture, and [...]
Gale Livingstone
"Do not be discouraged or afraid to make mistakes each is an opportunity to learn." Deep Roots Farm — Upper Marlboro What inspired you to pursue a [...]
Tiara Matthews
"Own the Science, and the Sovereignty will Follow." Plantation Park Heights Urban Farm — 3811 Park Heights Ave, Baltimore City What inspired you to pursue a career [...]
Trish Bucci
"A quick hello and introduction today can be a huge breakthrough years down the road." Far-Fetched Farm — Sharptown, Wicomico County What inspired you to pursue a career [...]
Jarmonay P Nelson
"Start small and observe, learn deeply, and don’t wait for permission." enjoui farm What inspired you to pursue a career in agriculture, and what keeps you passionate about [...]
LaWann Stribling
"There will be moments when you feel behind or isolated, especially as a woman in this field. When that happens, return to the land. Let it anchor you in who you [...]
Dr. Michaele Samuel
"Pursue education and mentorship opportunities." University of Maryland Extension What inspired you to pursue a career in agriculture, and what keeps you passionate about it today? My [...]
Sheila Hancock
"I enjoy the hard work and dedication it requires." Hancock Family Farms — Kent County What inspired you to pursue a career in agriculture, and what keeps [...]
Rachel Ross
"I remain passionate because agriculture is always changing and there are always new challenges to take on." Ross Farms — Queen Anne’s County What inspired you to [...]
Kristin Hayman
"Believe in yourself and don’t be afraid to pursue opportunities." Hayman Farms — Hurlock, Dorchester County What inspired you to pursue a career in agriculture, and what [...]
Glenda Finley
"Staying involved in the farm and seeing how our work supports the community keeps me passionate." Finley Farms — Rising Sun, Cecil County What inspired you to [...]
Sarah Campbell
"What keeps me passionate today is the ability to work alongside my family and continue building something that can be passed down to the next generation." Campbell [...]
Burke Holvey Friend
"Diversification is key and keep your mind open." Woodlake Tree Farm — Oakland, Md What inspired you to pursue a career in agriculture, and what keeps you [...]
Kelsey Stabler
"Stand loud and stand proud." Pleasant Valley Farm — Brookeville, MD What inspired you to pursue a career in agriculture, and what keeps you passionate about it [...]
Morgan Mackenzie
"Whether you do it alone or have help, just do it. The opportunity wouldn’t be put in front of you if it wasn’t meant to be." Cedar [...]
Lisa Lucabaugh
"I love what I do and teaching people about sheep, especially 4H kids and their sheep projects." Ripple Creek Farm — Hampstead, carroll county MD What inspired you to [...]
Haley Wilson
"Never let someone tell you that you can't achieve something. If you feel passionately about something, there is no one and nothing who can stand in your way." Wilson Dairy [...]
Katie Troy
"Always ask questions, stay curious, find a mentor, or try a new approach. Willingness to grow and adapt is needed in this field." North Acres Farm — Parkton, [...]
Cindy Trussel
"As a woman in agriculture, I’ve learned that empathy and adaptability are every bit as important as technical skill. Crops have seasons; markets have cycles; people have needs that change. [...]
Jeannie Damonte
Nevada "I want young women in agriculture to know that nothing I have achieved was done alone. My work is built on the wisdom of mentors, the strength of my community, and the [...]
Catrinna Schulz
Nevada "It’s also inspiring to see women from all parts of Nevada stepping into leadership roles, gaining national and even international recognition for their work. Their success brings visibility and strength to the [...]
Nancy and Erin Livensparger
Fire Ring Farm Connecticut Q: Tell us about your agricultural operation, your background and how you got started in agriculture. Nancy was a landscape designer and then wanted to grow [...]
Vicki Wissler
Lavender Meadows, LLC Ohio "I love being a 63-year-old female farmer because it keeps me active and mentally healthy. I always tell everyone there is nothing better [...]
Pilar Deines-Allis
Lazy DD Ranch LLC "[Don't] be afraid of the daily hard work or being told you can't do it. There's always a way to meet the challenges. The accomplishments make the lifestyle a [...]
Allyson Angelini
Full Heart Farm Connecticut "Starting out, I was fortunate enough to work with stakeholders that could translate our vision of profitable, small-scale agriculture for first-generation farmers into [...]
Kelley Barber
Forest Mill Farm LLC "In agriculture, I can make decisions, pivot when necessary, and see the direct results of my efforts. I also appreciate the self-sufficiency this life provides. Producing my own food [...]
Mary Ann Schramm
Peaceful Valley Farm Connecticut "Being a woman...I work as hard, I invest as much, I expect as much as a man but I think I plan more, innovate more, problem solve more, and [...]
Bailey Maznicki
Joseph Preli Farm & Winery Connecticut "It means a lot to bridge the gap from ground to plate for people from all walks of life. I feel the current climate of the workforce [...]
Linda Adelman
Six Paca Farm Connecticut "Having grown up on a farm before college and earning savings for college by working on farms, once my family had grown, I chose to go into farming. After [...]
Laurel Fedor
Sweet Apple Farm LLC Connecticut "Agriculture provides me with a constant challenge to pursue something rewarding and perhaps to even make a profit. Agriculture allows me to be creative in many ways to [...]
Kate Schnoor-Butler
Bar Diamond X Ranch Nevada "Women in agriculture, no matter what their role is are a vital component to agriculture. I’m so proud to be a [...]
Marcee Jensen
Rockin 13 Ranch Nevada “There is no other way I would have wanted to be raised or raise my own kids. It’s not an easy life by any means but a good life and [...]
Katee Madsen
Rockin 13 ranch/Lazy K livestock Nevada "I believe that I am making an impact, just as equally as anyone else. Though there are physical limitations for myself, I still believe that I am just [...]
Sarah Porter
Sp Broken Arrow Ranch Nevada "I always encourage the younger generation, male or female, to come help me and see what I do, [...]
Brittany Conover
Shaggy Coos Farm & Creamery "I want the next generation of women in agriculture to know that this work is equal [...]
Shara LaFave
Shara LaFave Michigan Q: Tell us about your agricultural operation, your background, and how you got started in agriculture. I’ve been farming a little over ten years, but the roots [...]
Crystal Forrestall
3Point Ranch LLC "Agriculture means the world to me! As a woman it’s not easy cause the cowboys look down on you and when you ask for help they turn there nose up [...]
Madeline Moore
Moore Herefords Oregon "Being involved in agriculture and being a women is the most natural bond. Before I had a child it was inherent in my being that I ensured each animal in [...]
Charity Ann Saulsberry
Saulsberry Ranch/U Spur Ranchwear/Cold Backed Coffee House New Mexico "Working in agriculture means carving out a place for my daughter and other women to sit [...]
Victoria Franzoy
F&A Farm New Mexico "The next generation of woman should strive to continue farming traditions but always strive to incorporate new technologies." Q: Tell us about your agricultural operation, [...]
Quinn Gillespie
Universal Seed LLC / Society of Commercial Seed Technologists "I think the next generations of women are ready to take up space. Most of the women I know who are passionate about what [...]
Emma Jagoz
Moon Valley Farm "At its heart, my work in agriculture remains rooted in the same motivation that first brought me to the field: to raise my children in a healthier world, to [...]
Victoria E. Roberts
Sweetbay Farms/Coastal Flower Company LLC "I've enjoyed the green industry because of the passionate and sharing nature of the individuals. The horticulture industry is forever evolving and the amount of learning is endless. [...]
Patience Fielding
Esther Manor Farm "To the next generation of women, I want you to know: your hands carry power. Whether you're growing herbs, running field trips, teaching [...]
Liza Goetz
Wildly Native Flower Farm Chestertown, MD "Change is scary, uncomfortable and can feel daunting. If you have a passion, if you have a vision or a way to do things better or differently [...]
Kymberly Coffman
Classic Cattle Company LLC McGaheysville, VA "Being able to be a part of not only feeding my family but our community and world is important to me. Being involved in agriculture shows the [...]
Lorie Obra
Rusty's Hawaiian Ka‘u District, HI "[Working and being a woman in agriculture] means joining a group of determined women around the world. According to the International Coffee Organization, women own [...]
Katie Adam
Adam Farms Michigan "To me, being a woman in agriculture means working just as hard as the men around me—while also balancing an off-farm career and raising small children. It requires keeping my [...]
Olivia Sobiech
Green Valley Onion Co Inc "When people think of 'farms' they often only think of a single farmer running a tractor, but there are so many different roles that go into a working [...]
Linda Gillilland
Ben Wever Farm New York "My advice is never be afraid to change direction and see where it takes you. I am old enough to have been called the Farmer's Wife even though [...]
Andrea Parent-Tibbetts
Clover Brooke Farm Hyde Park, NY "To me, working in agriculture means living with purpose, caring for the land, and raising animals whose fiber and presence enrich people’s lives. Being a woman in [...]
Katie Hubbard
Green Valley Onion Co., Inc./Brennan E. Sobiech Farms Pine Island, NY "Maybe to a fault I was raised to know that anything a man could do, I could do, too. My family immigrated [...]
Morgan Washburn
Circle W Farm Rocky Mount, VA "Being a woman in agriculture adds a unique and meaningful dimension to this work. Agriculture has historically been a male-dominated field, but [...]
Katie Stevens
Daysland Vista Blooms Frederick County, MD "I want the next generation of women in agriculture to know that this industry is both challenging and deeply rewarding. On the government side, I’ve had [...]
Allison Boyd
Honey Moon Farm, LLC "Farming is hard, which is why women are naturally fit for it. It's an intuitive art in many ways, and requires patience, persistence, and a level of care and [...]
Melinda McCall
Louisa Veterinary Service Louisa, VA "I wish women in the future would see how hard every generation of women have worked before them to get the respect we deserve. I hope women are [...]
Maggy Gregory
Gregory Family Farms Halifax County, Virginia "There is so much to learn and know in agriculture - from learning about soil nutrition and forage requirements (thankfully my husband has his degree in Crop [...]
Heather Martin
Hyldemoer + Co, LLC. "Being a woman working in agriculture means showing up every day with both purpose and resilience. For me, it's about providing for my community in a deeply tangible way—cultivating [...]
Kate Danner
Danner Farm & Danndee Flowers Aledo, IL "Being a woman in agriculture isn’t about fitting into a mold—it’s about shaping one’s own path with resilience, vision, and heart. [...]
Marty New
Somerset Vineyards Santa Rita Hills, California Q: Tell us about your agricultural operation, your background and how you got started in agriculture. I am the owner, farmer, and “vineyard vintner” as in classic times, [...]
