All month, we are celebrating women in agriculture in honor of Women’s History Month. The farm sector is echoing the recognition as NASDA members champion 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer.
NASDA Vice President and Commissioner of the Maine Department of Agriculture, Amanda Beal spoke with RFD-TV’s own Tammi Arender on contributions women have made in farming and agribusiness, 2026 being the Year of Woman Farmer, and the importance of recognizing women in ag.
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