UT-TSU Extension Breaks Down Gender Barriers in Agriculture Cultivate Women in Agriculture Conference Supports Female Farmers in Tennessee

Women make up thirty-five percent of Tennessee’s agricultural producers, contributing to millions of dollars in the state’s economy each year. University of Tennessee Extension Perry County and UT-TSU Extension Lawrence County, in partnership with UT’s MANAGE program and Tennessee AgrAbility, held the second annual Cultivate Women in Agriculture Conference on October 14 to provide support for women in horticultural and agricultural industries.

Hosted at the Middle Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center, the event featured networking opportunities with local producers, presentations from wom...