Boozman, Ernst, Smith Celebrate Women in Agriculture

WASHINGTON
—U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), Chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, joined committee members Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Tina Smith (D-MN) to lead a bipartisan resolution designating March 21, 2026, as “National Women in Agriculture Day” to honor the contributions of women in agriculture.
“Women play critical roles at every level of agriculture from family farms and agribusinesses to research institutions and public service,”
said Boozman
. “I’m honored to recognize their contributions, elevate their voices, and support policies that ensure women farmers and agricultural leaders can continue to thrive for generations to come.”
“Women have always been at the heart of American agriculture,”
said Ernst
. “Growing up on a family farm, I saw firsthand the vital role women like my mother played, and today my sister continues that legacy. From family farms to cutting-edge agribusiness, women are leading, innovating, and helping feed and fuel the world. I’m proud to lead this resolution to recognize and support the women who are breaking barriers and shaping the future of agriculture.”
“Agriculture is the backbone of Minnesota’s economy, and women have always played an essential role in this sector,”
said Smith
. “I’m proud we have introduced this bipartisan resolution to designate a day during Women’s History Month and National Agriculture Week to recognize the achievements of the women across the country who have been the key to our agricultural success.”
The Senate unanimously passed the
resolution
, which highlights the more than
1.2 million
women producers across the United States and recognizes their essential roles as farmers, educators, innovators and leaders throughout the agriculture industry.
Agriculture is Arkansas’s largest industry, adding around $21 billion to the state’s economy every year and accounting for approximately one in every six jobs. For more information
on Boozman’s
successful
efforts to
modernize
the farm safety net and
secure
resources
for farmers in the wake of natural disasters
and economic challenges
, click
here
.