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The bill increases recognition of women in agriculture and highlights mentoring and economic contributions, but it is largely symbolic and does not provide new funding or programmatic changes to deliver concrete support.
Women in agriculture (farmers and agricultural workers) are publicly recognized through an official observance, increasing visibility and social recognition of their contributions.
Students and women involved in youth programs: the bill highlights women’s mentoring roles in 4‑H, FFA, Cooperative Extension, and postsecondary programs, which can strengthen youth STEM and agricultural education pipelines.
Women-operated farms and female producers are affirmed as economically important (citing ~41% of 2022 sales), which could support future policy attention or targeted resources for female producers.
Women and agricultural workers: the provision is largely symbolic and does not allocate funding or change programs, so it does not provide direct material support to address needs or barriers.
Rural communities and small agricultural businesses: establishing a commemorative observance may raise expectations for follow-on support without creating concrete economic benefits for rural communities or small businesses.
Based on analysis of 2 sections of legislative text.
Designates 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer and encourages celebration of women in agriculture during March and National Ag Week (March 15–21, 2026).
Introduced March 19, 2026 by Kat Cammack · Last progress March 19, 2026
Designates 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer and formally recognizes the contributions of women in U.S. agriculture. The measure highlights that there are over 1.2 million female agricultural producers and that women-operated farms accounted for roughly 41% of U.S. agricultural sales in 2022, and it encourages celebrations of women agricultural professionals during March and National Ag Week (March 15–21, 2026). The resolution is symbolic: it affirms recognition and awareness rather than creating new programs, funding, regulations, or mandates. It encourages observance by the public, agricultural groups, educators, and relevant agencies but does not change law or appropriate resources.