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Planting Fresh Seeds: Resources, Opportunities & Inspiration for Women Farmers and Ecopreneurs

Lisa Kivirist

Summary

RME Focus: Marketing


As the number of women-owned farms and businesses continues to grow, opportunity abounds for women of all backgrounds, ages and interests to craft a livelihood that blends meaning with stewarding the planet and transforming our food system. The Rural Women’s Project, a venture of the Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES), supports women-owned organic agriculture ventures through resources and networking opportunities. Come hear the successful case study stories of a variety of women farmers and ecopreneurs as they share their experience and challenges within the sustainable agriculture movement. Business and marketing trends will be discussed, with a particular emphasis on opportunities within the growing green and organic market.

Outline:
• Overview of the growth of women-owned farms and food-based businesses; trends and opportunities within sustainable agriculture.
* Case studies of established women farmers and ecopreneurs, identifying specific resources/grants, challenges and successes each of them faced.
* Present “10 Fresh Idea Seeds”: New perspectives and opportunities for women farmers and ecopreneurs as the women in agriculture movement continues to grow.

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