Women Becoming Growing Force in Agriculture

Women are increasing their role in Mississippi agriculture and becoming an important force in the industry. Nearly 29 percent of all farm operators in the state are women, and in 15 percent of the operations they are key decision-makers, according to Alan Barefield, associate director, Southern Development Center and Extension economics professor at Mississippi State University. MSU has one of 28 veterinary schools in the nation and has seen enrollment change from being majority male to majority female with 75-80 percent of the students being women. (Delta Farm Press). Learn more.