A staggering 80% of the world’s poor reside in rural areas and earn a living largely through agriculture, tending to crops and animals on smallholder farms — those less than 2 hectares, or about 5 acres — that are responsible for producing more than a third of the globe’s food. And much of this work is accomplished by women.
Agriculture and farmers — specifically women farmers — are key to solving the food crisis. Visit our blog to read more about why women are important in farming.
With increased incomes, these women can:
With increased incomes, these women can:
Fund a Female Farmer is a great corporate engagement program. We have activities geared toward your corporation, your staff and your customers. Your company can support female farmers with training and resources they need to grow flourishing farms ensuring a future where we all have healthy, nutritious food on the table.
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