Wisconsin's Women in Conservation Program

Tuesday, March 9th, 2021 -- 10:00 AM

(WBAY) A new program has launched to support and serve the growing number of female farmers and women managing land in Wisconsin.

It’s called Wisconsin Women in Conservation, which is a three-year program led by groups like the Wisconsin Farmers Union. It is funded by the state office of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service.  The program is meant to promote stewardship through workshops, mentorships, and summits. For now, meetings are virtual.

According to the USDA’s 2017 Census of Agriculture, 35% of Wisconsin’s producers are women, which is a 16% increase from the previous survey in 2012.  The network for female farmers and land managers is a space for empowerment and growth.

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