Women in Ag Mag

Happy birthday to us! International Women’s Day 2024 marked the third anniversary of Women in Ag Magazine, launched on 8 March 2021. In those three years of existence, what started as an idea grew into not just a magazine, but a beautiful community of women and supportive men in agriculture around the world. That is a feat I am truly proud of and thankful for. This anniversary issue of Women in Ag Mag contains one inspiring story after the other from women with different views on agriculture, different ways to practice it and encountering very different issues. Delphine Ladouce, our first “Encounter”, is a conventional veal and chicken farmer from the south of Belgium who works hard for more equality for women in agriculture as vice-president of the Walloon Union of Female Farmers Union des Agricultrices Wallonnes. She is followed by a woman I personally admire, and it is truly an honour that Karen Washington, New York urban farmer and food justice activist, joined this issue of Women in Ag. Our third encounter is Marianna Briançon , who won the Miss France Agriculture title in 2022 and has been a passionate advocate for agriculture since. Laura Vallejo Castro from Spain is this issue’s influencer. She won the Best Instagrammer International Award at Agritechnica in November, impressing the jury with her honest sharing on her work as a forestry worker. Lucie Oger, also from France, tells us how she started her own business on the parental dairy farm by making cheese; and Renate Neulinger joins us from Pöttinger as our “Outsider”. In “Fair”, Event Program Manager Natalie Green presents the very first edition of FutureAg Powered by Agritechnica in Melbourne, Australia. We are also happy to introduce our new columnist, Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust, agvocate and Global Farmer Network member Judith De Vor from the Netherlands. We know she will do a great job! Last but not least, Women in Ag launches its very first feature of “Women in power” where we talk to women of influence. We kick off with an interview with MEP Hilde Vautmans, politician and big defender of agriculture. For this issue’s book review, editor Antoon had a lot of fun reading “The Farm Report: Confessions of a Single Farm Lady” by Susie Crosby. Women in Ag is still looking for support in order to be able to continue our work. Our “100 for WiA” campaign is still running, collecting donations from companies or personal donations in order to support our team. You can donate here: https://lnkd.in/eB9--gCV Do you have a story to share with us? We are always looking for inspiring women to feature in the magazine or on our website, so get in touch here: https://lnkd.in/eGjuT6kZ Click here to read the magazine. It is digital and completely free! https://lnkd.in/es_HPknD Happy reading, Kim. Husqvarna Group DLG e.V. - German Agricultural Society

In the heart of every farm, in the rhythm of every field, there exists a strength woven deeply into the fabric of agriculture – the strength of women. On this International Women's Day, we celebrate the resilience, passion, and determination of women who labor tirelessly on the land, nurturing life from seed to harvest. From sowing the seeds of hope to reaping the fruits of their labor, women in agriculture stand as pillars of strength, breaking barriers and cultivating change. They are the stewards of the earth, the caretakers of communities, and the guardians of tomorrow's harvests. Today, we honor the invaluable contributions of women in agriculture worldwide, their unwavering spirit shaping the landscapes of our farms and the future of our planet. May their voices be heard, their efforts recognized, and their dreams cultivated as we march forward towards a more inclusive and equitable agricultural landscape. Happy International Women's Day to the fearless women who feed the world with love, dedication, and boundless resilience. Women in Ag, Empowering Women in Agriculture, Today and Every Day. AGCO Corporation MITAS Fendt CNH Industrial New Holland Agriculture John Deere Case IH DLG e.V. - German Agricultural Society Poettinger US, Inc.

In the heart of every farm, in the rhythm of every field, there exists a strength woven deeply into the fabric of agriculture – the strength of women. On this International Women's Day, we celebrate the resilience, passion, and determination of women who labor tirelessly on the land, nurturing life from seed to harvest. From sowing the seeds of hope to reaping the fruits of their labor, women in agriculture stand as pillars of strength, breaking barriers and cultivating change. They are the stewards of the earth, the caretakers of communities, and the guardians of tomorrow's harvests. Today, we honor the invaluable contributions of women in agriculture worldwide, their unwavering spirit shaping the landscapes of our farms and the future of our planet. May their voices be heard, their efforts recognized, and their dreams cultivated as we march forward towards a more inclusive and equitable agricultural landscape. Happy International Women's Day to the fearless women who feed the world with love, dedication, and boundless resilience. Women in Ag, Empowering Women in Agriculture, Today and Every Day. AGCO Corporation MITAS Fendt CNH Industrial New Holland Agriculture John Deere Case IH DLG e.V. - German Agricultural Society Poettinger US, Inc.

In the heart of every farm, in the rhythm of every field, there exists a strength woven deeply into the fabric of agriculture – the strength of women. On this International Women's Day, we celebrate the resilience, passion, and determination of women who labor tirelessly on the land, nurturing life from seed to harvest. From sowing the seeds of hope to reaping the fruits of their labor, women in agriculture stand as pillars of strength, breaking barriers and cultivating change. They are the stewards of the earth, the caretakers of communities, and the guardians of tomorrow's harvests. Today, we honor the invaluable contributions of women in agriculture worldwide, their unwavering spirit shaping the landscapes of our farms and the future of our planet. May their voices be heard, their efforts recognized, and their dreams cultivated as we march forward towards a more inclusive and equitable agricultural landscape. Happy International Women's Day to the fearless women who feed the world with love, dedication, and boundless resilience. Women in Ag, Empowering Women in Agriculture, Today and Every Day. AGCO Corporation MITAS Fendt CNH Industrial New Holland Agriculture John Deere Case IH DLG e.V. - German Agricultural Society Poettinger US, Inc.

Last Sunday might have seemed like an ordinary day to most, but for women and girls in science, it is a very important one. On February 11, we celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. The initiative comes from the United Nations, in an effort to call attention to a persistent issue in terms of gender equality: the still significant gender gap in STEM all over the world. Two women who unintentionally show the way to young women in agriculture by being great at their technical jobs are Claudia Campanella and Angela Falagario. This week, we celebrate them and all the women in agtech who show the younger generations of women that it is possible. Because, as we know, representation matters. Even though women have made a lot of progress towards increasing their participation in higher education, they are still under-represented at all levels of science, technology, engineering and mathematics or STEM, a UN press release states. In an industry that is still very male-oriented as a whole, the gap is arguably even bigger in scientific and technical fields. The best way to motivate young girls to pursue a scientific or technical career in agriculture is by doing it, and that is where women like Claudia and Angela make a significant difference. Let’s meet Claudia. https://lnkd.in/dU_rExzr Thank you, New Holland Agriculture , for being the cheerleaders of the women in your company! #womeninag #womeninagmag #womeninagriculture #womeninSTEM

Another year came and went... The fourth issue of Women in Ag Mag has been published, bringing the magazine's third year to a close. Over the passed few years, we have been working hard on our content. Now it is time to level up. Our newsletter is part of that, you should see more of us on social media as well and we will certainly be more present at agricultural tradeshows in the future. This festive edition of Women in Ag Mag brings you more inspiring stories from different parts of the world. In our "Encounters", we talk to dairy farmer Kate Hoare (UK), who won the Women in Ag Awards in the "Farmer" category at Agritechnica. Iris, who has no background in agriculture, grows saffron in Belgium; and our third encounter, Melissa, is a beef farmer and daughter of a matriarchy in the UK. We also talked to one of the winners of the Agri-Influencer Award at Agritechnica, traveled to Austria where Kornelia Zipper tries to bridge the gap between consumers and farmers with "Afterwork on the Farm" and had a heart to heart with Priscila, who is fighting for a fair price for cocoa farmers and equality for women in agriculture in Equatorial Guinea. As always, Erica Leniczek offers advice on mental health and Melanie Epp reflects on the powerful women she met in 2023. Furthermore, we look back at the "Ladies Day" at Agribex in Brussels (BE) and look ahead to Fira in Toulouse (FR). Would you like to support Women in Ag Magazine, personally or with your company? Our "100 for WiA" campaign is still running. We could really use your help to further develop our beautiful project and further build this community for women in agriculture around the world. In light of what is happening in the world today, I wish you warm and safe holidays and express my sincere hope for a world where warmth, safety, full bellies, clean water, decent medical care and human rights are not just for the privileged few. Let's appreciate what we have even more this year and show kindness and compassion to those who are not so lucky. More than ever, the world needs kindness and compassion. From the safety of my home to - I hope - yours, Happy reading, Kim.   Read the magazine here: https://lnkd.in/evdJUdgz

When Belgium's agriculture fair Agribex asked us what we could do together for their Ladies Day, we knew we wanted to go for a "most woman-friendly tractor of the fair" award! Today, a 100% female jury composed of farmers and our editor in chief Kim Schoukens , rated 22 tractors on their looks, accessibility, ergonomy, spaciousness of the cabin and "female touch" (e.g. room for kids/baby). The competition was meant to be relaxed and fun, but also to raise awareness. The winners are: 🏆 -150 hp: New Holland Agriculture T5.140 🏆 +150 hp: Fendt 728 Congratulations to the winners and to all the participants for their enthusiasm, special attentions for women today, for listening and thinking with us. It was amazing to exchange ideas! We hope this is the start of a tradition 🙏 Stay tuned for the press release! Steven van Kooten Niekerk Marie Mouton Carlo Alberto Sisto Julien Vanderhaeghe

How has it been one week already? After months of preparation, hours of meetings and planning, the second edition of the Women in Ag Awards took place at Agritechnica last Wednesday. For me, it was the conclusion of my very first presence at the world’s biggest agriculture machinery fair. The end of five very interesting, but also intensive days in Hannover. As I stood there at the DLG booth in hall 24, two hours early because this control freak needs to see the stage well beforehand and have some time to mentally prepare for public appearances, the timeline of the passed two and a half years flashed through my nervous mind... Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e7samWTq Freya von Czettritz Ines Rathke Dr. Malene Conlong 孔美琳 Малена Конлонко DLG e.V. - German Agricultural Society Guido Oppenhäuser SHEILA ZULU Dr. Anna-Maria Nuñez Vega Alfiya Kayumova Judith De Vor Heike Zeller Jane Tapel Marie Mouton CNH Industrial AGCO Corporation Fendt KRONE GROUP Rentenbank Grain Technik Pvt. Ltd. BayWa AG

Deanna Kovar elected president John Deere Europe, Africa and Asia https://lnkd.in/ejSrUbdu #womeninagriculture #womeninag #womeninagmag #womeninagmagazine #johndeere

Women in Ag Awards winners announced! Congratulations to Kate Hoare (Trenance Dairy - Farmer category, UK), Dr. Anna-Maria Nuñez Vega (Agribusiness, India), Amina Ali (Education, Somalia), Alfiya Kayumova (Technology & Research, Latvia), the runners-up and everyone who participated! We are very proud of each and every one of you. The Women in Ag Awards is a collaboration between the DLG e.V. and Women in Ag Magazine. The Award ceremony will take place at AGRITECHNICA 2023, the world’s leading trade fair for agricultural machinery, on 15 November in Hanover, Germany. https://lnkd.in/dcV7XFkD Judith De Vor Onyaole Koku Joana S. Paiva Forget Shareka Solvejg Kristensen DLG e.V. - German Agricultural Society New Holland Agriculture Antoon Vanderstraeten Kim Schoukens