Podcasts about women farmers

2026 brings global recognition to women shaping agriculture.

2026 is the International Year of the Woman Farmer, and for the first episode of Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg of the year, we're kicking things off with a special conversation about the essential role that women play across food and agriculture systems. Dani sits down with Monicah Yator, Founder of Indigenous Women and Girls Initiative, to discuss the cross-cutting benefits of investing in and uplifting women farmers, exciting progress in East Africa to protect smallholder producers and promote agroecology, and Yator's hopes for the future of food and farming systems.  

SoilSistas, a partnership between Corteva Agriscience and GIBS, proudly celebrates 50 empowered women farmers graduating this year. The 12-month programme equips rural women with sustainable farming, financial literacy, and business skills to overcome barriers and boost food security. Graduates like Dora Masehela from Limpopo testify to the powerful mix of classroom learning and hands-on training, enabling them to build profitable, community-focused farms. SoilSistas is transforming lives and landscapes, nurturing women as both farmers and leaders ready to grow South Africa's agricultural future.

Female farmers are central to food security and climate resilience - So wrote President Mary Robinson ahead the COP 30 summit. So, who are Ireland's growing number of women farmers. Is the future of Irish farming female? Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports.

On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani speaks with Keithlin Caroo-Afrifa, the Founder and Executive Director of Helen's Daughters. They discuss how the organization is strengthening the capacity of women farmers in the Caribbean by teaching them technical skills and financial literacy, the mental health toll of changing weather patterns, and concerns that U.N. Climate Change Conferences have become networking events that leave little space to focus on the implementation of solutions. Plus, hear about how the African Union is mobilizing funds to support the continent's agri-food systems and what Food Tank is thinking about as we celebrate World Food Day. While you're listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

Women have always been the backbone of agriculture, yet their contributions are too often invisible. In this episode, we spotlight SoilSistas - programme by Corteva Agriscience that is breaking systemic barriers for rural women farmers in South Africa.Join us as Betty Kiplagat, government and industry affairs leader for Corteva Agriscience Africa Middle East, shares the vision, impact, and inspiring stories of women who are rewriting the future of farming. Discover how women once confined to the margins are now building thriving businesses, mentoring others, and shaping a more inclusive, resilient agricultural future.

In Rakhine State, conflict, cyclones and climate change have long forced men to leave their villages. In Doh Athan this week, we hear the stories of Rakhine women heading farming households, as rice production plummets and the threat of famine grows.

In this episode of The Founder Spirit, Trupti Jain, a social entrepreneur from India and co-founder of Naireeta Services, an organization at the forefront of climate resilience and sustainable agriculture, shares the value she placed on water at an early age growing up in harsh climate conditions.  She discusses the hardships women farmers in rural India faced and explains the invention of Bhungroo, a water management solution, and its impact on improving the lives of smallholder farmers. How did Trupti manage to bridge gender equity, environmental sustainability, and economic empowerment to transform the lives of rural communities in India? TUNE IN to this conversation & find out. For detailed transcript and show notes, please visit TheFounderSpirit.com.Also follow us on: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/TheFounderSpirit- Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/TheFounderSpirit- YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@TheFounderSpirit- Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/TheFounderSpirit- X:  https://twitter.com/founder_spiritIf this podcast has been beneficial or valuable to you, feel free to become a patron and support us on Patreon.com, that is P-A-T-R-E-O-N.com/TheFounderSpirit.As always, you can find us on Apple, YouTube and Spotify, as well as social media and our website at TheFounderSpirit.com.The Founder Spirit podcast is proud to be a partner of the Villars Institute, a non-profit foundation focused on accelerating the transition to a net-zero economy and restoring planetary health.About This Podcast:Whether you are an entrepreneur, a mid-career professional or someone who's just starting out in life, The Founder Spirit podcast is for you!In this podcast series, we'll be interviewing exceptional individuals from all over the world with the founder spirit, ranging from social entrepreneurs, tech founders, to philanthropists, elite athletes, and more. Together, we'll uncover not only how they manage to succeed in face of multiple challenges, but also who they are as people and their human story.So TUNE IN & be inspired by stories from their life journey!

In Lucy Manning's words, it started with a phone call... A call from a withheld number late at night in October 2022 where the unknown male caller appeared to be masturbating as he made lewd comments about her. And so began what she describes as a two-year ordeal to get police to arrest and charge the man responsible for making those calls. Lucy joins Nuala McGovern in the Woman's Hour studio.As thousands of farmers gather to protest planned changes in inheritance tax rules for agricultural properties, Nuala asks BBC Farming Today presenter Anna Hill how this is affecting women farmers, who according to the National Farmers' Union make up a majority of the farming workforce in England and Wales.Zainab Johnson, one of America's freshest voices in stand-up comedy, is making her UK debut this week at London's Soho Theatre. She joins Nuala to discuss mining her massive family for material, being a gun owner and her thoughts on the recent US election.New Zealand actor Robyn Malcolm joins Nuala to talk about her morally complex and challenging new drama, After the Party. Robyn co-created the drama and plays the lead character, a woman who has accused her husband of sexually assaulting a teenage boy. She tells Nuala about representing real middle-aged women on screen.24-year-old product design and technology graduate Olivia Humphreys is a Global Medical Winner of the James Dyson Award 2024. Her invention, Athena, is a portable hair-loss prevention device for chemotherapy patients. She explains how the product works and how her mum inspired it.

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Dympna had a panic attack on a plane during Storm Ashley. Darren set up two book banks for children but they were repeatedly vandalised. Ray was accidentally charged three times for his weekly shopping. John thinks the clocks should change in June & December. Amanda explains her issues with the Women Farmers' Capital Investment Scheme.

  Clement Manyathela chats to Brenda Mlilo, a farmer based in Roodepoort and Rachelle Blacquiere, a farmer from Elandsfontein about the agriculture sector and the contribution made by women in the sector. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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A Texas federal judge has temporarily blocked a USDA disaster relief program from giving preferential funding to women and minority farmers.

161 | This week we discover Memorial Day Dishes & Their Historical Significance, the not so true origin story of pop tarts, and the heavy toll mental health in agriculture has on women. Welcome to “Discover” where food news meets pop culture. Hosted by a western tastemaker & cattle rancher @‌NatalieKovarik and renowned dairy sustainability speaker & dairy farmer @‌TaraVanderDussen - Discover is your go to podcast for food news. Every Thursday your hosts dish up their entertaining and informative thoughts to keep you in the know & help you “discover” what's new in the world of food. Connect on a more personal level with your hosts by JOINING “CLUB DISCOVER”. Our once weekly newsletter where Natalie & Tara share all their latest discoveries from what they are watching, eating, cooking, reading, buying, listening tom wearing and more. It's the insider scoop on all the things your hosts are LOVING AND DISCOVERING!!!! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!!!! TURTLEBOX: The loudest, most durable outdoor speaker on the market ARMRA COLOSTRUM: Our favorite supplement Code “DISCOVER” TOUPS & CO: 100% natural tallow based skincare & makeup Code “DISCOVER” AGSURE: Insurance that specializes in agribusiness. Contact them at 505-377-3897 WILDGRAIN: Artisan breads, pasta & pastries directly to your door Code “DISCOVER” ENCHANTMENT VINEYARDS Family-owned winery & the only ingredient in their wine is grapes. No additives. Code “DISCOVER20” & THANK YOU TO OUR MAIN SPONSOR CASE IH. To the men and women at Case IH, farming is a way of life. A life they live every day on millions of acres across North America. Get to know the farmers who work at Case IH and see how they bring that perspective into everything Case IH does. Visit Case IH to see their stories and even share your own. Built by Farmers - Case IH. Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

Investing in women farmers - why do we need to and are we doing enough? Social Impact Pioneer Leonor (Leo) Gutiérrez Fernández, the visionary Director of the Women in Agriculture Initiative (WAI) at Root Capital, joins us to talk: impact investing, agriculture and why we aren't helping anyone by leaving women behind. With a background in psychology and a master's in social development, Leo has dedicated her life to fostering gender equity, impact investing, and global development, making significant strides in the agricultural sector. At Root Capital—a nonprofit that invests in small and growing agricultural enterprises to transform rural communities—Leo leads the organisation's strategy to advance gender equity in the impact investing space. To date Root Capital has distributed $1.96 billion to over 843 enterprises, impacting millions of lives. During this conversation, hear about Leo's personal journey from psychology student to international development leader. She explores why gender-inclusive businesses are: More stable and profitable; less likely to experience significant revenue dips; less likely to default; and more likely to secure new sources of financing. Together we delve into the power of female farmers, how to unlock their strength and why we overlook them to our detriment. And if you too want to get involved, do join our written discussion on 23rd May 2024, as we explore: How we can ensure communications are human-centred, empathetic and engaging?: https://forum.businessfightspoverty.org/t/how-can-we-ensure-communications-are-human-centred-empathetic-and-engaging/4651 Links: Root Capital: https://rootcapital.org/ Leonor (Leo) Gutiérrez Fernández: https://rootcapital.org/thought-leader-leonor-leo-gutierrez-fernandez/ Root Capital's Women's Council: https://rootcapital.org/meet-the-womens-council/ Root Capital's Inclusion pays report: https://rootcapital.org/inclusion-pays/ Root Capital's A Journey Into the Heart of Kenya's Macadamia-Processing Region: https://rootcapital.org/a-journey-into-the-heart-of-kenyas-macadamia-processing-region/ Root Capital's SOPPEXCCA: Empowering Women Coffee Farmers in Nicaragua: https://rootcapital.org/meet-our-clients/stories/soppexcca-empowering-women-coffee-farmers-in-nicaragua/ Root Capital's Impact Dashboard: https://rootcapital.org/our-impact/#impact-dashboard

In this episode, we delve into a crucial aspect of agriculture: empowering women farmers.Thabo Olivier, a food security specialist who mentors farmers in the Agri SA Enterprises Women in Farming programme, and Xola Sibisi, the visionary founder of Ntombikhona Farming, shed light on the significance of initiatives like Women in Farming in promoting food security and empowering women in agriculture.

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Our podcast guests today are Jeri Robinson Lawrence and daughter Irina Lawrence Matthais.  This hardworking mother/daughter team has contributed a few soundbites in between Points A, B, C and X in the rush of the New York State Sheep and Wool Festival every year, but as they're the ones that everyone needs something from at all times, a relaxed moment has been hard to come by with these two.So we went to the mountain (so to speak, although it's southern Pennsylvania just west of the Susquehanna River, so there were a few hills in there).  They have plenty of things available on their website for anyone who might want some delicious shades, colors, and types of fiber, but the physical location of the farm and shop known as Flying Fibers is a place for the senses.  Sheep (mostly Shetlands, with a few Leicester and Wensleydale in the mix), chickens, dogs, cats, toddlers, and what seems like every other creature in Noah's Ark are napping, creating, munching, gamboling or just sitting picturesquely on this little homestead, with green pastures surrounded by waving wheat and banks of bee-covered lavender.  We don't know how they trained all the critters to perform so beautifully for the cameras (but not the husband, I'm afraid – he ran when we pushed “record”), but the visuals were absolutely lovely.  The scents were fantastic too -- lavender AND lanolin included.Our Shetland mascot, Jane, could not have a better home with better people.  And the world is a better place because of pretty much everything connected with this little spot of heaven.Links:https://www.flyingfibers.com/https://www.shetland-sheep.org/https://sheepandwool.com/Support the show

Page One, produced and hosted by author Holly Lynn Payne, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview master storytellers on the struggles and stories behind the first page of their books.About the guest author:Writer and photographer Lisa M. Hamilton has documented agriculture and rural communities around the world. She was a National Fellow with New America, and has received additional fellowships, grants and awards from the UC Berkeley School of Journalism, California Historical Society, Creative Work Fund, James Beard Foundation and others. She is the author of Deeply Rooted: Unconventional Farmers in the Age of Agribusiness, and her feature articles have appeared in Harper's, McSweeney's, Virginia Quarterly Review, and California Sunday. She lives in Northern California.About the host:Holly Lynn Payne is an award-winning novelist and writing coach, and the former CEO and founder of Booxby, a startup built to help authors succeed. She is an internationally published author of four historical fiction novels. Her debut, The Virgin's Knot, was a Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers book. She recently finished her first YA crossover novel inspired by her nephew with Down syndrome. She lives in Marin County with her daughter and enjoys mountain biking, surfing and hiking with her dog. To learn more about her books and private writing coaching services, please visit hollylynnpayne.com or find her at Instagram and Twitter @hollylynnpayne.If you have a first page you'd like to submit to the Page One Podcast, please do so here.As an author and writing coach, I know that the first page of any book has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. So I thought to ask your favorite master storytellers how they do their magic to hook YOU. After the first few episodes, it occurred to me that maybe someone listening might be curious how their first page sits with an audience, so I'm opening up Page One to any writer who wants to submit the first page of a book they're currently writing. If your page is chosen, you'll be invited onto the show to read it and get live feedback from one of Page One's master storytellers. Page One exists to inspire, celebrate and promote the work of both well-known and unknown creative talent.  You can listen to Page One on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher and all your favorite podcast players. Hear past episodes.To get updates and writing tips from master storytellers, follow me onFacebook, Twitter, Goodreads, and Instagram.Until then, be well and keep reading!

In part two of our farmer voice series, Innovation Forum's Bea Stevenson speaks with Deborah Osei-Mensah from the Asunafo Cocoa Cooperative in Ghana. They talk about how farmer like Deborah are experiencing extreme and unpredictable weather patterns on the ground, and in particular how this can disproportionately impact women farmers.

On today's podcast, transport yourself to the lonely, glorious green pastures of the eastern side of Scotland.  We have a lovely conversation with Jillian McEwen of Lunan Bay Farms, and among many of our topics, we spoke of the joys of farming on the shores of the North Sea, the differences between her Cashmere and Boer goats (two of her three varieties), some out-of-the-box ideas to diversify goat farming, and the ways goats can contribute to education.  Never thought those words might go together, right?Frankly, between Jillian's gentle Scottish brogue, the salt-laden breezes in our hair, the sun on our faces, and a very sweet and friendly Cashmere leaning in to be petted, it was sometimes hard to stay focused on the conversation, but this is one very interesting lady. Links:https://www.lunanbayfarm.com/https://cashmeregoatassociation.org/https://www.britishgoatsociety.com/about-us/breeds/cashmere/https://www.rbst.org.uk/https://sheepandwool.com/https://www.cleancashmere.farm/https://hulsehillfarm.com/https://elder-statesman.com/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cashmere_goathttps://www.goatusa.org/Support the show

Cat Frans, the executive director of the Independent Professional Seed Association (IPSA), shares her unique journey into the agriculture industry, despite not having a background in the industry. IPSA, formed in 1989, represents independent seed companies in the Midwest that specialize in corn and soybean production.As the Executive Director, Cat runs the day-to-day operations of IPSA and works tirelessly to bring more benefits to its members. She emphasizes the importance of providing a unified voice and support for independent seed companies, advocating for their interests, and addressing their specific challenges. IPSA offers educational programs, networking opportunities, and keeps its members informed about the latest research and market trends.Tune in to this enlightening episode of the WIN Podcast to learn more about Cat Frans' journey and the impactful work IPSA is doing for independent seed companies in the Midwest. Discover the fascinating world of seeds and agriculture as we delve into the inspiring story of Cat and the important role IPSA plays in the industry.Cat's WIN PageComGroup.com

Shelby Smith never expected to be a farmer, so it may be fitting that she's a kind of farmer almost nobody thinks about. Shelby is a cricket farmer. Right in the heart of the Midwest.  She describes this space as one changing quickly and compares it to the reality there was a time most Americans probably thought avocados were odd and wondered why others ate them, while some of us now absolutely crave having guacamole now. We talk with Shelby about whether crickets may be the next big thing in foods and why she believes that. We also talk about: Shelby's background growing up on a farm and stumbling into cricket farming when doing research for her next career Trying new foods thanks to a diverse palate -- crickets, tongue tacos, etc. Some people may not like the visual aspect of certain foods What a cricket barn is like and why climate control is critical Buying and growing crickets Feeding practices for crickets New cricket barn excitement Biosecurity and pest control on the cricket farm Food safety considerations for crickets Age is not a barrier to trying cricket-based products. You can see a tour of the farm at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIaVPVUkYOw&t=7s  Where else you can find Grounded by the Farm GroundedbytheFarm.com is our hub for photos & videos, blog posts, show notes, podcasts are here and more. You can even get new content emailed once a week as we publish by subscribing. Find your favorite foods or fun food educational resource information on the website. Groundedbythefarm_ on Instagram TikTok @groundedbythefarm Grounded by the Farm on Youtube Grounded by the Farm Facebook Page  

On the "CBS News Weekend Roundup", host Allison Keyes hears from CBS's Nicole Sganga about the attacks on coalition forces in Syria that killed an American and injured others. We have the latest on possible criminal charges against former President Trump from CBS's Graham Kates. In the Kaleidoscope with Allison Keyes segment, we'll hear from a non-profit organization trying to help women farmers of color. Founder and Director Tammy Gray-Steele at the National Women in Agriculture Association says they need help from the Biden Administration.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Just in time for International Women's Day, meet the legendary Pam Jahnke from The Mid-West Farm Report. Also known as “The Fabulous Farm Babe,” Pam discusses the inspiring evolution of women's roles in agriculture. Discover what kinds of barriers women used to face and some they continue to face today. Also, you'll learn how female leadership has made a powerful impact in the industry. Enjoy this fun and spirited dialog about a very important topic!

The following article of the agribusiness & food industry is: “Empowering Women Farmers to Contribute to Food Security” by Ana Claudia Cerasoli, President for the Mesoandean Region of Corteva Agriscience

To bridge the gap between season 5 and 6 I'm re-sharing some my all-time favourite episodes. Jim Richardson is a photojournalist from Lindsborg, Kansa, USA who's best know for his obsession with Scotland. Jim has shot over 50 stories for National Geographic and was named 'Photographers Photographer' by fellow National Geographic assignment shooters in 2015. Jim's work also touches on agriculture and the environment. Our conversation traces his early career, how he got his break with National Geographic, his Scotland photography and much more. Whatever kind of photography you're into, there's so much we can all learn from someone of Jim's knowledge and experience. Show Notes:Support Jim at the following links: Jim's website - https://www.jimrichardsonphotography.com/indexJim's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jimrichardsonng/ Small World Gallery - https://www.smallworldgallery.net Eyes On Earth - https://eyeson.earth Jim's Scotland gallery - https://www.jimrichardsonphotography.com/portfolio/C0000Rs6fxCCM29I/G0000Al2MTsBDUIM Jim's Soil gallery - https://www.jimrichardsonphotography.com/portfolio/C0000b.w7eKeUjZ4/G0000jTsL79SfOHw Jim's Women Farmers gallery - https://www.jimrichardsonphotography.com/portfolio/C0000b.w7eKeUjZ4/G0000JRu0CGANon8 Connect with me at the View Finders web page where you can get my free long exposure tutorial video:www.viewfinderslive.comAlso at:www.instagram.com/viewfinderspodcast www.grahamdargie.co.ukAdditional show links:Zeiss Ikoflex Camera - https://www.lomography.com/magazine/335626-lomopedia-zeiss-ikon-ikoflex National Geographic Photographers:Rich Clarkson - https://www.nikonusa.com/en/learn-and-explore/a/ideas-and-inspiration/rich-clarkson-the-right-place-at-the-right-time-to-get-the-shots.html William Albert Allard - https://www.instagram.com/williamalbertallard/ Jim Stanfield - https://www.amazon.com/Eye-Beholder-James-Stanfield/dp/0792273796 Dennis Dimick - http://dennis-dimick.squarespace.com Chris Johns -

The New York State Sheep & Wool Festival was just last month, and it's Thanksgiving already.  We've got a podcast for you from the wild and wooly, festive and colorful event. If you're in a work truck or jeans ad with all of those good looking farm people tossing bales of hay around, you might get the impression that anyone who produces food or fiber in America is…well, pretty vanilla.  And considering how many of our ag products are an amalgamation of cultures and peoples throughout our history (corn, beans, pigs, horses, cattle, turkey, cranberries, squash…), maybe we'd be smart to stop and think about how diversity has made us strong.The BIPOC booth at Rhinebeck represented a slice of an underrepresented category in most of the visible ag press these days, and we were glad these delightfully different took time out from the crowd questions to answer some of ours (the gorgeous combinations of fiber and an aqua-color to (hand) dye for were developing right there in their breed barn booth.  Delicious).  BIPOC is an acronym that stands for Black, Indigenous and People of Color, and though some might wonder if this podcast will be politically correct – not so.  We hope you hear it and do your own thinking about why representation is so important to agricultural diversity of all types.  Our strength in humanity is in our many shapes sizes, and colors, and we hope you celebrate them all with us.  Links:https://sheepandwool.com/IG:        @theknottycatIG:        @viva_acresIG:        @anne.choihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Sisters_(agriculture)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MayflowerSupport the show

Zabion de Wee, livestock farmer and John Deere's business development manager for Africa and the Middle East, is adamant that romanticising agriculture does have its shortfalls. He insists that showcasing the realities and day to day struggles farmers like himself face, is crucial for new entrants to see and especially new era farmers in Mzansi…Our weekly check in with the amazing women selected for the Corteva Women Agripreneur 2022 programme, this is a year-long blended development programme at the Gordon Institute of Business Science Entrepreneurship Development Academy. Our #SoilSista Lady Tshoga switched careers from accounting to farming. Three years ago, she had to over her family farming and she's never looked back. Lady Tshoga has some sound advice to other women agripreneurs in Mzansi…

On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks to Denise O'Brien, the Co-Founder of the Women, Food and Agriculture Network (WFAN). They discuss the importance of uplifting women in the agriculture sector, barriers for young and beginning farmers, and why O'Brien believes more producers should run for office.  While you're listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

Founder and CEO of an organic farming business; African Marmalade, Siphiwe Sithole joins Head, Regulatory Advocacy at Standard Bank ZA, Kirston Greenop on POWER Drive, 987Woman takeover. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/standard-bank-southafrica/message

 His week that was – Kevin Healy Australian activists working with women farmers in Gaza to try to ameliorate the worst excesses of the previous last bombing of Gaza in May 2021 by apartheid Israel – Amy Tacey from Just Food Collective Like grandson like grandfather: historian and author Humphrey McQueen linking Shinzo Abe with his war criminal grandfather. Issues of farming and food – Bob Phelps, Executive Director of GeneEthics Veteran US peace activist Brian Terrell looking at the world of war and other issues of peace making

Cultivating Resilience—it's our title, and the goal for this podcast: to help our listeners develop mental resilience. But what is resilience? And how do you get it?Over the course of this season, we've covered specific stressors and the skills that can help you manage and overcome them. But for our final episode, we're zooming out and addressing resilience generally. Because strong people aren't born, they're made—which means you can learn and build resilience if you know what to practice.On this episode, we've got three different stories of resilience for you, each highlighting multiple ways of developing your mental fortitude. You'll meet a military intelligence officer, a pumpkin with a past and Louise, the 600-pound pig. Through it all, we'll talk about planning, adaptability, purpose and the characteristics that define a resilient person. And our guests, Matt & Stefanie Barfield (Chesterfield Heirlooms), Jeff Sale (Centurion Farm), Anne Devin (Chase Stream Farm) and Rhyne Cureton (@pork.rhyne) will share the strategies that helped them bounce back from the challenges life put in their way.Join us for our final episode of the season, where we'll share the roadmap to resilient living. Resources & Links: Chesterfield Heirlooms Website Cornell Small Farms - Centurion Farm Profile Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners - Chase Stream Farm Profile Rhyne Cureton Instagram University of Maine -  AgrAbility - Boots 2 Bushels Program Cornell Small Farms Psychology Today - The New 10 Traits of Emotionally Resilient People Psychology Today - 25 Ways to Boost Resilience FRSAN VetCo & University of Nebraska Bureau of Sociological Research - Farmer Veteran Survey Results Report Feedback:If you have questions about the show or topics you'd like discussed in future episodes, email our producer, andrew@lowerstreet.co

Content Warning: Discussions of suicide and violenceIf you are experiencing a mental health crisis, emotional distress, or suicidal ideation there is help available. In the US, you can talk to someone free and confidentially, 24/7 at the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 1-800-273-TALK(8255) or by dialing 988. You can initiate a free, confidential online chat with a crisis counselor via this link, or text the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741-741.  Sometimes, stress can be overwhelming. It can feel like there's no way out. In the worst-case scenarios, those affected can harm or kill themselves. Being able to identify mental health warning signs—in yourself, friends, and family—can be life-saving. So what should you be on the lookout for?In this episode, university extension educators Maria Pippidis and Jesse Ketterman are back to discuss some of the telltale signs that someone might be struggling across four categories: physical, emotional, environmental, and relational. Meanwhile, Keith Ohlinger, owner of Porch View Farm in Maryland, shares his experience dealing with stress, both in himself and his community. We'll also cover how to open a conversation with someone who's struggling, and what you can do to help them get back to a manageable place with their mental health. We'll dispel some of the myths about suicide and share some common-sense solutions, even when those you're reaching out to are reluctant to accept help.Join us, as we learn how to look out for our loved ones and be there for each other.Resources & Links:·      Suicide Prevention Lifeline Website·      Suicide Prevention Lifeline Chat·      American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Resources·      AFSP – What to do when someone is at risk·      AFSP – If someone tells you they're thinking about suicide·      Suicide Prevention Resource Center – Warning Signs·      Porch View Farm·      University of Maryland – Extension·      University of Delaware – Extension     Feedback:If you have questions about the show or topics you'd like discussed in future episodes, email our producer, andrew@lowerstreet.co

Floris Niu is an organic cacao grower and chocolate producer in Samoa. She grew up in New Zealand, but after a series of illnesses left her corporate life for native Upolu, where her family have farmed cacao for four generations.

Succession isn't just about passing down the farm. Because whether you realize it or not, your successors will inherit more than the land you give them. They're getting the legacy you left behind, and if they're your children, a lifetime of the values you've imparted to them. Which is why any discussion of succession starts well before you're ready to retire.Of course, many farms are passed down within family, which presents its own challenges. Farming with family blurs the lines between business and personal, and how you incorporate your kids into your farm life will go a long way into whether they're ready or even willing to take over farm duties. Many of the stresses we hear from farmers around this stem from fundamental questions: Did I raise my children the right way? Did I farm the right way? Does it all end with me? Succession is where the rubber meets the road on a lot of these big issues, and so on this episode, we'll cover all of it: the trials and triumphs of family farming, living your values, and the process of passing on a farm you're proud of. You'll hear from Thelma Kiernan of Kiernan Farm, who's preparing to pass on her grass-fed beef operation, and sisters Candice White and Amanda Dotterer Condo of Dotterer Dairy, who were raised on and have since inherited a 3rd-generation dairy farm. Join us as we put the success into succession.Resources & Links:·      Kiernan Farm·      Kiernan Farm – Bruynswick Winery·      National Milk Producers Federation - Dotterer Dairy Profile·      Candice White TikTok·      Dotterer Dairy – Land O' Lakes “She-I-O” Campaign·      Nationwide – Understanding Farm Succession Planning·      Farm Bureau – Complete Guide to Farm Succession Planning·      University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension – 10 Things to Consider for Succession PlanningFeedback:If you have questions about the show or topics you'd like discussed in future episodes, email our producer, andrew@lowerstreet.co

Farming can be lonely. Rural areas are spread out and sparsely populated. You can be out in the field all day and never see anyone. Some farmers love this solitude, but that doesn't mean they don't need community. If anything, it shows that farmers need to be intentional about building community, because there's no built-in block parties or office water coolers in rural life. The benefits of having a community are massive. Communities provide access to shared knowledge and resources, not to mention purpose and emotional support.But for some, rural communities aren't accessible. Whether it's because of race, language, politics, sexuality, or any number of other issues, farmers might feel unwelcome or unsafe. Unlike more densely populated areas, their alternatives may be limited. So how do you find community?On this episode, we have 4 guests, each answering that question in a different way. Some are working to change communities from the inside, others are building new communities from the ground up. Join Wichie Artu (Magnetic Fields Farm – Athens, VT), Eustacio Mil Quino (Hudson Valley Farm Hub – Hurley, NY) along with Ashanti Williams and Arian Rivera (Black Yard Farm Collective – Sloanesville, NY) as we redefine community and rediscover what it means to belong.Special thanks to Zamir Bridgman and Jackie Lamport on this episode.Affinity Networks·      National Black Farmers Association·      Queer Farmer Network·      National Latino Farmers and Ranchers·      Northeast Farmers of Color NetworkResources & Links:·      Black Yard Farm Collective Website·      Black Yard Farm Collective Instagram (@theblackyardfarm)·      Black Yard Farm Collective Twitter (@blackyardfarmco)·      Hudson Valley Farm Hub Website·      Hudson Valley Farm Hub Facebook·      Hudson Valley Farm Hub – Language Justice·      Magnetic Fields Farm·      Wichie Artu State Senate Campaign·      Farm School NYC·      The Importance of Community and Mental Health – National Alliance on Mental IllnessFeedback:If you have questions about the show or topics you'd like discussed in future episodes, email our producer, andrew@lowerstreet.co

The consequences of global warming affect farmers more than almost any other profession. A warming climate means increased droughts, heavy rain, unpredictable storms, and a fluctuating growing season, all of which can threaten a farmer's bottom line. But climate change also poses big, existential questions: What kind of world am I leaving behind? Can we respond fast enough as a society? Am I doing enough?These connected worries all fall under the umbrella of “climate anxiety.” And it's the combination of practical and existential threats that makes climate anxiety uniquely difficult to deal with. But it also means there are a lot of ways to approach it. Today, we talk to Wichie Artu (Magnetic Fields Farm – Athens, VT) and Dr. Nadine Burton (Tallawah Farms – Princess Anne, MD) two farmers who are using “specialty crops” to address a variety of issues presented by climate change. Together, we'll cover how to mitigate storm damage, protect from crop loss, and adapt your practices to minimize your environmental impact and feed a changing world.Join us as we explore the ways you can regain control and find local solutions to a global problem.Resources & Links:·      Magnetic Fields Farm·      Tallawah Farms·      University of Maryland-Eastern Shore·      Dr. Monica Marie White - Founder, Office of Environmental Justice & Engagement – University of Wisconsin-Madison·      Collective Agency and Community Resilience: A Theoretical Framework to Understand Agricultural Resistance – Monica Marie White, Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, & Community Development·      USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture – Climate Change Programs·      Northeast Organic Farming Association·      Farm Bureau - Farmers for a Sustainable Future·      Farmers.gov – Specialty Crops·      Climate Resilient Farming Grant (NY Only)Feedback:If you have questions about the show or topics you'd like discussed in future episodes, email our producer, andrew@lowerstreet.coA podcast from Cultivemos (FRSAN-NE)

Not many people get into farming for the money. But that doesn't mean money isn't important on a farm. Finances are the root cause of a lot of farmer stress. From high up-front costs to fluctuating commodity prices and declining farm income, the worries are real. But there are also plenty of funds and fundamentals that can help you gain control of your money and alleviate the mental burden of financial anxiety.In this episode, we talk to Valerie Woodhouse, social worker and owner and operator of Honey Field Farms in Norwich Vermont, on her own financial journey and how she addresses stress in her farming clients. You'll also hear from university educators Maria Pippidis (University of Delaware- Cooperative Extension) and Jesse Ketterman (University of Maryland-Extension) on the essentials building blocks of healthy finances. Join us as we explore the green that doesn't grow on trees: how to get it, how to hold onto it, and how to keep it from dominating your day-to-day.Resources & Links:·      Honey Field Farms·      University of Maryland – Extension·      University of Delaware – Extension·      Dirt Capital Partners·      Vermont Farm, Food, and Forest Viability Program·      University of Maryland – Beginning Farmer Guidebook·      Agriculture Risk Management Library·      Farm Services Agency·      List of State Department of Agriculture Websites·      List of State Extension Programs·      Farm CreditFeedback:If you have questions about the show or topics you'd like discussed in future episodes, email our producer, andrew@lowerstreet.coA podcast from Cultivemos (FRSAN-NE)

Introducing Cultivating Resilience, a podcast from Cultivemos (FRSAN-NE) launching May 2022.Learn about the specific stresses that farmers face—things like family farm succession, economic burdens, and rural isolation. We'll provide resources to strengthen your mental health and survive uncertain times.

Episode 001 Adeyinka and Chika discuss the misogyny of the Nigerian Women access to Lands, their challenges and how SWOFON is working to promote women friendly agricultural policies.

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Female farmers in Oyo State who are members of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria, AFAN, had in August 2021 cried out over the alleged rape of aged female farmers by some herdsmen in the state. Professor of humanitarian and insecurity studies, Rasheed Akanji says a pattern has emerged overtime which shows that women are most affected by herders' invasion of farms.

Female farmers in Oyo State who are members of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria, AFAN, had in August 2021 cried out over the alleged rape of aged female farmers by some herdsmen in the state. Professor of humanitarian and insecurity studies, Rasheed Akanji says a pattern has emerged overtime which shows that women are most affected by herders' invasion of farms.

Nigerian women play important roles in food and agriculture, it is reported that women small holder farmers constitute 70-80 percent of the agricultural labour force. They produce the bulk of food for domestic consumption, and they are the drivers of food processing, marketing and preservation. In spite of all these enormous tasks, they have limited access to land; credit facilities farm input training and advice, technology and crop insurance among other things. In this episode of the daily, we discuss what Women Farmers need to feed Nigeria.

His Week That Was – Kevin Healy, Part 2 of Edward Said Memorial Lecture in Adelaide – Professor Noam Chomsky, Protests in Nevada, Germany and Holland – peace and anti-war activist Brian Terrell, Morrison's Australian way – Emeritus Professor Stuart Rees, Launch of appeal for Palestinian women farmers, Part 1 of Food Sovereignty in Palestine webinar – Nasser Mashni (APAN Vice-President and 3CR presenter), Ahmed Sourani (Co-founder, GUPAP), Seham Almusaddar (Environmental Engineer & Volunteer, GUPAP) & Nirmeen Yaser Al-Athamna (Northern Governance Coordinator of UWAF).

Fleur grew up in a fuel depot in a tiny South Australian town. As a girl she would ride along in road trains with her Dad, singing songs and eating steak sandwiches. She became a jillaroo, a farmer, then an advocate for women in the bush escaping domestic violence

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This episode explores how women farmers are both the most vulnerable to climate change and also the most prepared to stop it. Katie interviews Rachael Cox, CEO of EarthEmpower, a social and environmental enterprise focused on empowering women farmers in rural Guatemala and southern Mexico to use their traditional farming practices to adapt to climate change. Rachael describes her organization's unconventional development approach that empowers indigenous women to use their communities' centuries-old farming and conservation practices to safeguard against the threats of climate change while fostering economic development.