We’re proud to be included in the “Women in agriculture” project, presented by the texas farmers Market.
TEXAS FARMERS’ MARKET’S WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE
Oftentimes women are unsung heroes in the world of agriculture. Texas Farmers’ Market is proud to present our new project promoting the women of our shared Central Texas agriculture community.
The 2012 Census of Agriculture notes that nearly one million women are working America’s lands. Together, these women are generating $12.9 billion in annual agricultural sales (source). In Texas we have over 120,000 female farmers working 43 million acres, making up 33% of Texas farmers (source), with an $818 million economic impact. Women have deep roots in our state’s agricultural community and in order to help foster their continued involvement, it is vital to highlight and celebrate the crucial role they play.
For the Texas Farmers’ Market’s Women in Agriculture project we highlight 14 female farmers, ranchers and agricultural producers from our markets that tell a diverse story of Texas women in agriculture. Click here to meet the women and their businesses! All portraits were taken by photographer Nora Chovanec.