There are more female farmers around, but gender bias continues to rear its ugly head in agriculture, panelists say
Glacier FarmMedia – When Statistics Canada released its demographic snapshot of agriculture following the 2021 census, there was a note of celebration for women. There were 2.3 per cent more female farmers in Canada than in the prior census, the agency said. Over 30 per cent of the nation’s farmers were women. It was the […] Read moreTag Archives women in ag
Year of the farm woman recognized
WINNIPEG — The International Year of the Woman Farmer was officially launched June 27 at an event in Washington, D.C. Officials from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and other government agencies were at the event, which kicked off programs and policies to support female farmers around the globe. “The International Year of the Woman Farmer […] Read more
Report examines farming women’s safety needs
Glacier FarmMedia – Farming women may need more support and programing to address their specific safety needs according to a recent study. For instance, more than two thirds of Canadian women who farm struggle to find safety apparel and personal protective equipment that fits them, said the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association in a recent report. […] Read more
