Food & Agriculture
May 7, 2024
By Kristy Goodfellow, Vice President of Trade and Industry Affairs, and Natalie Diez, Trade and Economic Policy Intern
“From the field to the factory, from the classroom to the boardroom, women are fundamental to the future of agriculture. As leaders, it is our responsibility to make sure the next generation of women farmers have equal access to economic, educational and leadership opportunities, and that we dismantle the unique barriers they face so they can continue to take on the challenges of meeting the world’s growing food, fuel and fiber needs.”
—USDA Deputy Secretary Torres Small statement in support of the United Nations General Assembly declaration of 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer