Idaho Women in Ag
Hey folks: Think of a typical Idaho farmer or rancher. What’s the image that comes into your mind? A man? DS and I’ve got a surprise for ya’.
In honor and celebration of International Women’s Day (March 8th), the Idaho Barley Commission in collaboration with Idaho Farm Bureau has highlighted four fabulous women who work in our wonderful agriculture industry. Enjoy their passion, love, and impact as they talk to us about Idaho Agriculture and what it means to them. They are: Samantha Parrot, Jessie Jarvis, Eliza Dugan and Liz Wilder. But first, Think about this.
37% of all farmers in the U.S. are women.
Globally, women comprise 43% OF THE AGRICULTURAL WORKFORCE.
Women in ag contribute around $13 billion in agricultural product sales annually in the United States.
Over the last 10 years the number of female producers has risen nearly 30%
