Summer issue out now!

The new issue of Women in Ag Magazine is out!

In this issue, our editor in chief shares some personal struggles (hello European heatwave) and how she copes with them, but you’ll also read about:
– a Belgian research paper that highlights persistent gender equality in our industry, backed with stats
– an interview with professor Onwuka, who works tirelessly to educate young people, local agricultural communities and women in rural Nigeria
– a throwback with Joskin head of communications and recruitement Murielle Joskin, whom we interviewed again five years after our first conversation
– the long awaited result of our visit to Linda Kelly, who brews coffee from sweet lupins
– the adventures of a Belgian nurse turned globe-trotting ag worker
Antoon Vanderstraeten‘s tips on how to be an ally for women in ag
– a recap of Maanda Elizabeth Sianga‘s worls travels with Global Farmer Network
Dorcas Yemisi Yamah‘s painfully accurate description of the impact of global warming on African farmers
– two brand new features: video and short news
– Antoon’s review of ‘Agrarian Dreams’ by Julie Guthman
– the second installment of Simone Vaillant’s chilling testimony on coercive control
– Women in Ag Awards laureates testimonials
– the Foundation’s new sister(s) (organisations)

Click here to read the magazine, and don’t forget to follow us on Substack to stay updated!

 

 

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