Summer 2026 Financial Partner

In 2026, the United Nations recognizes the International Year of the Woman Farmer. This year marks a global acknowledgment of the essential role women play across agrifood systems. For women who work in agriculture every day, what matters most is what they have built: viable businesses, working land and food systems that support their communities year after year, all while advocating for agriculture in leadership positions and committing fully to home and family life.

In this issue's cover story, we highlight several of these hard-working women who give their best to agriculture every single day.  

Additional Content

• CEO Mike Reynolds provides an overview of what you'll read in this issue of the magazine
• In CyberSense, learn simple steps to protect your online accounts
• Learn more about the association's director election process, including the importance of the nominating committee
• In the Stewardship Spotlight, read about NY FarmNet and their celebration of 40 years of serving New York agriculture
• Read about how Farm Credit East is modernizing its credit delivery to provide convenience and flexibility
• In Washington Update, meet our new Legislative Affairs Officer, Danielle Cummins, and read updates on the Farm Bill and more
• Congratulations are in order for our 38 higher education scholarship recipients