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2026 is the International Year of the Woman Farmer

The United Nations has declared 2026 the International Year of the Woman Farmer, recognizing women's vital yet often overlooked roles in worldwide agrifood systems. Women are central to food security, nutrition, and rural economies. Still, they continue to face structural barriers, including limited access to land, credit, and technology, and exclusion from decision‑making.

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, women now account for more than a third of all U.S. agricultural producers, a segment of farming that is one of the fastest-growing. American organizations such as American Agri-Women have been expanding leadership networks and mentorship programs, helping new producers access land, capital, and markets.

Throughout 2026, countries and organizations worldwide will promote policies, investments, and visibility to close gender gaps in land, finance, technology, and education, strengthening food security and rural resilience. This global focus aims not only to celebrate women farmers' contributions but to drive lasting change that empowers them, their families, and their communities.

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