To celebrate the International Year of the Woman Farmer, five women from around the world share how they are shaping the future of agriculture—through innovation, sustainability, education, and leadership. All are members of the Global Farmer Network.
Their perspectives reflect a global truth: the future of farming is being built now, by farmers who are willing to speak up, adopt new tools, and invest in the next generation.
- Judith de Vor, Netherlands — By opening her dairy farm to students and consumers, Judith is helping close the gap between agriculture and the public—building trust through transparency and education.
- Billie Lentz, United States — Billie uses both technology and communication to show how modern, precision‑based farming supports productivity and environmental stewardship.
- Dulce Ciochetta, Brazil — On her farm in Brazil’s Cerrado region, Dulce demonstrates how soil‑focused, regenerative systems can scale while protecting long‑term productivity.
- Ruramiso Mashumba, Zimbabwe — Ruramiso’s work centers on empowering women farmers through access to knowledge, technology, and leadership—recognizing that food security depends on equity.
- Emily Ford, Canada — Emily advocates for farmer representation in policy and global discussions, ensuring real‑world experience helps shape decisions that affect food systems.
Together, farmer voices like these reflect the Global Farmer Network’s mission to amplify farmers’ voices worldwide—connecting agriculture leaders across borders, elevating science‑based solutions, and ensuring farmers have a seat at the table shaping the future of food, farming, and sustainability.
