Women in Agriculture Women have always had a central and significant role in the US agriculture sector, and their integral participation and …
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May 17, 2023 • VISCOSITY, Industry
Women have always had a central and significant role in the US agriculture sector, and their integral participation and contributions continue to shape the industry today. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), women currently make up around 36% of the country’s farmers and ranchers, with a presence of over one million female farmers across the country taking part in a variety of agricultural practices and contributing directly to the production of food and fiber in the United States.
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365 Days of Farming “It is only the farmer who faithfully plants seeds in the Spring, who reaps a harvest in the …
International Dog Day: a Spotlight on Farm Dogs “Every dog has its day!” Known for their unconditional love and loyalty, dogs are …
The Bee Effect: Keeping the World Abuzz The Bee Effect: Keeping the World Abuzz We have all heard about the “butterfly …
Facts and Myths of Agriculture Facts and Myths of Agriculture Agriculture is one of the oldest industries in human history and became …
Vehicle Automation in Agriculture Precision Agriculture practices are strongly entering the industry in various degrees of complexity. From small farms to large …
Keep them Handy: Manual Tools on the Farm Farming has experienced numerous changes since the days of plowing fields with oxen and …
Innovation: Important Tools Driving the Agriculture of Tomorrow Over the last several years, more businesses and industries have been focusing on …
Winter Preparations for Agricultural Equipment Winter is drawing closer, and early preparations are necessary to protect equipment against stationary periods and low …
Lubricants: The Key to an Efficient Maintenance Budget The changes brought by the COVID pandemic have strained the production and development ofmany …
365 Days of Farming “It is only the farmer who faithfully plants seeds in the Spring, who reaps a harvest in the …
International Dog Day: a Spotlight on Farm Dogs “Every dog has its day!” Known for their unconditional love and loyalty, dogs are …
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American Roots: Abe Lincoln & Agriculture On May 15, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed legislation creating the United States Department of Agriculture. …
The Seed Once Sown: National Gardening Month As the warm weather makes its way north, there is more sunlight in the sky, …
ATVs and UTVs in Agriculture Agriculture is not only about the seeders, the tractors, and the power tools working in the field. …
Broadband in Agriculture From checking your social media and watching your favorite cat videos, to looking for that particular recipe and finding …
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