Senator Tina Smith and Lawmakers Celebrate National Women in Agriculture Day to Support Female Farmers

1.2 million women make up 36% of all U.S. agricultural producers, with 58% of all farms reporting at least one female decision-maker

The Senate has passed a resolution designating a 'National Women in Agriculture Day' every year since 2022 — the parallel House resolution remains stalled in committee each cycle

Agriculture, food, and related industries contributed 5.5% of U.S. GDP — with farm output alone accounting for $222.3 billion

Family-owned farms account for 95% of all U.S. farms — and women producers are concentrated in this category, particularly on small and beginning farms

The number of women identified as primary farm operators grew from roughly 862,000 in 2007 to over 1.2 million in 2022 — a 39% increase over 15 years