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This #IWD2024, let's meet some of the incredible women shaping #agriculture in #AB. Dr. Sheau-Fang Hwang says, "The results of my applied research directly provide solutions to producers' problems. It brings my happiness to solve real world problems for real people." Read more 👇https://ow.ly/Haoy50QLTTl

⭐⭐Happy International Women’s Day! Our next researchers' spotlight shines on 𝐃𝐫. 𝐒𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐯𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐥 and 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐉. 𝐏𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞: “Dare to envision a world where our skills become instruments of transformation, resolving conflicts, restoring our environment, and birthing a financial system rooted in fairness. Change is inevitable, and to reshape the world, women must step into their power. Let us rewrite the narratives that have confined us for centuries – the tales of male superiority, unbridled progress, and dominance. These stories no longer serve women or our planet. Stories matter; they shape our reality. It's time to tell new stories, narratives of equality, balance, and collective stewardship, for in them lies the power to change the course of humanity." ~𝐃𝐫. 𝐒𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐯𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐥, 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝   “Few fields can boast more excitement, challenge, variety, and satisfaction than those affecting forests. A holistic perspective on forests and the people who inhabit them requires input from just about any scientific field we can imagine – including social science. We have gradually come to realize that! Just as we’ve begun to realize the importance of women’s input, whether at a forest or village level or in terms of conventional science. Forestry and its related disciplines need you!” ~𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐉. 𝐏𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞, 𝐏𝐡𝐃, 𝐌𝐏𝐇, 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐈𝐅𝐎𝐑-𝐈𝐂𝐑𝐀𝐅 #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2024 #ForestforallForever

"Breaking Ground: Celebrating Women in Agriculture 🌾💪 #InternationalWomensDay" 🌟 Myth: "Farming is a man's world." 💡 Fact: Women are the backbone of agriculture, contributing significantly to every aspect of the industry. Today, let's shatter stereotypes and honor the incredible women who cultivate our future! 🌱 Myth: "Women only handle small-scale farming." 💡 Fact: From tending to family gardens to managing large-scale enterprises, women play pivotal roles at every level of agriculture. Their expertise knows no bounds! 🚜 Myth: "Farming is not a high-tech career for women." 💡 Fact: Meet the tech-savvy women revolutionizing agriculture with innovation! From precision farming to agtech entrepreneurship, they're leading the way in shaping the future of farming. 🌍 Myth: "Women in agriculture are isolated." 💡 Fact: Women are building strong networks and communities, supporting each other globally. Today, let's celebrate the camaraderie that empowers women in agriculture to thrive. 🌸 Myth: "Farm life isn't glamorous for women." 💡 Fact: FarmHERs are redefining the narrative with passion and style. Whether in overalls or business attire, women in agriculture embody grace, resilience, and the spirit of progress. ✨ Join the movement! Share your stories of inspiring women in agriculture. Together, let's cultivate change and honor the women who feed the world. Happy International Women's Day! 🌎👩🌾💚 #WomenInAg #IWD2024 #CultivateChange #EmpowerHerAg #BreakingStereotypes

👸 🌱"I have never wanted to be a princess who is rescued," declared Anya Daneez Khan, a 10-year-old, in a powerful and inspiring speech about artificial intelligence and empathy on a previous occasion celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science at the United Nations. 📽️ I have recently watched this touching and inspiring video of Anya, born in Silicon Valley, who learned how to build robots with programming code at an early age: https://lnkd.in/eMAySzHB "I do worry about girls in science and technology but even more about humans and artificial intelligence," said Anya. "The reasons we celebrate this day is to make sure it becomes not a story about exceptional women but a norm that girls belong and succeed in Science & Technology." As we mark International Women's Day, we want to inspire more women in agriculture to carve their path, so we can strengthen further the industry and address future challenges. 🌱✨ Meet women Agcelerators who are driving innovation and planting seeds of change in modern and sustainable farming. 🌱✨Felistars Obonyo, ACIM Conce Moraba Manuella Devulder Maria do Carmo Lopes Pereira Elisa Barbisan 📊 Did you know? In agriculture, women comprise nearly half of the global workforce, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Challenges for women in agriculture include limited access to resources, such as land ownership, financing, access to agricultural training and education, and suitable working conditions. Similarly, in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), women still represent just 33.3% of researchers globally, highlighting the importance of fostering inclusive environments and addressing systemic barriers. #InspireInclusion #IWD2024 #GirlsAndWomenInScience #WomenInAgriculture https://lnkd.in/eqS9JJx8

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Celebrating International Women’s Day- Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress As we embrace the theme of International Women's Day 2024, "Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress," it's imperative to shine a spotlight on a remarkable yet often overlooked group: indigenous women in agriculture. These women are not just participating in farming; they are revolutionizing it by embracing regenerative practices. Their work exemplifies how investing in women can catalyze significant progress, not only in their communities but in global efforts towards sustainable development and environmental resilience. The leadership of indigenous women in regenerative agriculture offers invaluable lessons on sustainability, resilience, and community. Their success in improving crop yields, restoring soil health, and increasing farm profitability showcases the potential of regenerative agriculture to transform lives and landscapes. Moreover, their efforts bridge communities and cultures, bringing together diverse groups to learn from their experience. On this International Women’s Day, let's commit to a future where the role of women, particularly those in marginalized communities, is recognized and bolstered. In celebrating the success of these unsung champions of agriculture, we are not only honoring their contributions, but also reaffirming our commitment to investing in women as a cornerstone for accelerating global progress. It is crucial to support grassroots initiatives that empower these women and promote regenerative farming practices. As we celebrate the achievements of women worldwide, let us draw inspiration from the indigenous women who, through their dedication to regenerative agriculture, embody the spirit of resilience, innovation, and hope for a sustainable future. Their legacy is a reminder that when women thrive, so does our planet. #internationalwomensday #womenempowerment #investinwomen #accelerateprogress #womeninagriculture

✨ Happy Women & Girls in Science Day from our team! 💡 In a recent conversation with our project coordinator, Prof. Maria J. I. Briones, we discussed the contribution of women in building a future with healthy soils. We covered various topics, including land management practices and the importance of inclusivity in academia. For the full interview, click below 👇 #SOB4ES #WomenInScience #February11

Check out the 3 minute video (see link) for an overview of sustainable #agtech practices being used in PEI. #cleantech

Women in ag are poised to do far more than make incremental gains in a male-dominated field – they are driving a tractor right through the industry's glass ceiling. Women are rapidly dominating ag science degrees and are operators in half of U.S. farms, with 56% having at least one female decision-maker. Read my analysis of this important trend in this Star Tribune column about why women are the future of ag. #womeninag #womenleaders #agtrends https://lnkd.in/gsyxy-W6

… Today, women in ag are poised to do far more than make incremental gains in a male-dominated field; they are driving a tractor right through the industry's glass ceiling. Agriculture is on track to become female dominated — and we should all be grateful. Without the women who are inspired to make agriculture their passion and career, who would produce our food and fiber in the future? Consider the shifts underway. Women are operators in half of U.S. farms, with 56% having at least one female decisionmaker. In Minnesota, women are the primary operators of more than a third of all farms, a proportion that continues to grow.