The Texas Department of Agriculture has designated 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer, committing to expanded visibility, education, financial assistance, and marketing support for women farmers and agribusiness leaders across the state.
Texas leads the nation with 152,291 women agricultural producers, representing 39% of the state’s farmers and ranchers and managing nearly 43 million acres of farmland. Texas also ranks third nationally in women-owned businesses, many of which are tied directly to agriculture.
The year-long initiative is expected to bring increased programming, partnerships, and resources for women operating across food systems, ag-tech, land management, and value-added production.