Join us as Annie’s Project Celebrates
2026 the International Year
of the Woman Farmer!
Annie’s Project is proud celebrate the International Year of the Woman Farmer (IYWF).
Throughout 2026 we will be highlighting women farmers, research on women farmers and more through a series of feature programming. You will also find our celebration extending through podcasts, additional educational events, and a virtual IYWF conference in December of 2026. Stay connected here and with our social media to keep up to date with our latest offerings.
April 29th @ Noon Central
Improving Lives Through Annie’s Project: The Long-Term Impact
Presenter: Madeline Schultz, Agriculture and Natural Resource Specialist at Iowa State
University Extension and Outreach
How does education translate into stronger farms, healthier communities, and better quality of life? Join us for a compelling webinar that shares the results of a recent long-term study on
Annie’s Project in Iowa.
For more than two decades, Annie’s Project has equipped women in agriculture with practical
tools to manage financial, legal, marketing, human resource, and production risk.
Join the Annie’s Conversation
National Agricultural Policy Update
We’ll discuss how actions by Congress and the Administration are shaping U.S. agriculture. Led by Jenny Mesirow, EVP of Government Affairs at the
Farm Credit Council, this session will cover key federal issues including the Farm Bill, disaster assistance, and tariffs—and what they mean for producers, rural communities and agriculture.
About our presenter: Jenny Mesirow joined the Farm Credit Council in 2011. As Executive Vice President of Government Affairs, she represents Farm Credit before Congress and the Administration and
advocates for policies vital to rural communities and agriculture. Mesirow has developed deep
bipartisan relationships across Capitol Hill and with stakeholders in both the agriculture and rural
advocacy space during her almost 20 years in Washington. Mesirow enjoys traveling across the country to present at conferences, Farm Credit system meetings and with key stakeholder groups about the work the Farm Credit Council is doing to advance Farm Credit’s legislative priorities and reputation.
This event is brought to you by Annie’s Project & The Farm Credit.
Previous Farmer Features
Find their full story on our IYWF Celebration Complete page.
IYWF Celebration Complete
Andrea Parent-Tibbetts
NY Fiber Farmer &
Annie’s Project Advisory Committee Member
Somula Schwoeppe
IN Farmer, Annie’s Project Board President
Ruth Hambleton
Farmer & Founder of Annie’s Project
IYWF Feature Series
Winding Roads: The Leadership Journeys of Women Farmers
March Event
Join us for Winding Roads: The Leadership Journeys of Women Farmers, an inspiring and practical conversation exploring how women farmers are stepping into leadership, where they want to grow next, and what helps—or hinders—their paths along the way. Drawing on insights from the Agricultural Women’s Community & Leadership Survey, this session will highlight key findings around women’s leadership involvement, aspirations, supports, and barriers in agriculture.Winding Roads:
Watch the recordingCatch up on previous features
Save the Date: Annie’s Project IYWF Virtual Conference – December 8-9, 2026
Learn more about the Internation Year of the Woman Farmer, visit our friends at NASDA.org!
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