A Farm Run by Women

My sisters and I about 12 years ago walking through our Alfalfa field.

14% of farms in America are run by women, I am proud to say that my farm is one of these farms. Our chores are done everyday by either my mom, sisters or I. Farming is a very family thing and my dad helps when he can, but he has a full time job off of the farm. Some of my favorite weekends have been with my sisters and Mom in the barn, cleaning, feeding, or brushing our cows for the fair.

My sisters and I washing our cows to help cool them down.

When I talk to people about my farm, I get a lot of "So how many acres does your dad run?" or "Will you dad be doing that?" Their reaction when I say "Well my mom, sisters and I do this..." it's pretty priceless. Farming has always been seen as a man's world, but slowly women are getting their chance and I am proud to be one of the women looking forward to running my own farm in the future.

My sisters and I at the county fair.