Reps. Cammack & Craig, Sens. Ernst & Smith Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution To Designate March 27 As "National Women In Agriculture Day"

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In celebration of Women’s History Month and National Agriculture Week, Congresswoman Kat Cammack (R-FL-03), Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), Congresswoman Angie Craig (D-MN-02), and Senator Tina Smith (D-MN)—members of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees—have introduced a resolution for Thursday, March 27 to be designated as "National Women In Agriculture Day."

"Home to dozens of commodities and incredible producers, women lead the way in the Sunshine State in agribusiness, education, advocacy, and more," said Rep. Kat Cammack. "Women in agricultural industries not only help our country prosper, but they understand how important our food supply is to our national security. I'm proud to lead this effort with my fellow lawmakers and extend my sincerest gratitude to the women in agriculture in Florida and nationwide."

"When folks think of farmers, they often think of men, but anyone involved in the agriculture community will tell you that there are many incredible women who are stepping up, filling their parents' boots, and carrying on our great rural traditions all across the state of Iowa," said Senator Ernst. "I was proud to grow up as a woman in agriculture, and I'm honored to recognize the more than 1.2 million female farmers and producers in the United States that work so hard to feed and fuel our nation and our world."

"Agriculture is the backbone of Minnesota's economy," said Senator Smith. "Women have always played an essential role in this sector. I’m proud we have introduced this bipartisan resolution to designate a day during Women’s History Month and National Agriculture Week to recognize the achievements of the women who have been the key to our agricultural success."

Read the full text of the resolution here.

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