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There is no question that women are indispensable to the strength and success of farms across the country and the entire agricultural industry. In fact, according to the Canadian Census of Agriculture, about one-third of farms have women as primary decision-makers, be it as sole proprietors or in a partnership.

Yet, despite women being vital to the success of family farms, their roles are often undervalued and unacknowledged, with limited initiatives undertaken to measure and provide a quantifiable assessment of the experiences of farm women.

However, a recent research project from Farm Management Canada, which the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) contributed to, has provided valuable findings on farm women’s unique experiences and contributions.