The bill proposes designating 2026 as the "International Year of the Woman Farmer," acknowledging women's crucial role in agriculture. It seeks to encourage honoring and celebrating women in agriculture and empowering them to pursue careers, leadership opportunities, and contribute to feeding the world. If passed, the bill would highlight and support the contributions of women in agriculture, aiming to inspire and empower them while recognizing their positive impact on food systems and the agricultural workforce in the United States.
This resolution supports the designation of 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer and recognizes the critical role of women in agriculture.
The resolution also encourages citizens to celebrate the impact these women have on the food systems and agricultural workforce of the United States by encouraging and empowering women to pursue careers in agriculture and cultivate leadership opportunities.