International Year of the Woman Farmer | FAO’s Beth Bechdol on Women in Global Agriculture

Описание: 2026 marks the International Year of the Woman Farmer — and in this episode of The Produce Moms Podcast, Lori Taylor sits down with Beth Bechdol, Deputy Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), to explore what that designation truly means.

Together, they discuss:

• Women representing 40% of the global agricultural workforce
• Women earning 82 cents for every dollar earned by men
• Barriers to land rights, credit access, and legal recognition
• The role of fruits and vegetables in women-led farming systems
• FAO’s policy priorities and global advocacy efforts for 2026

This conversation goes beyond celebration — it highlights the structural realities women farmers face and why systemic change matters.

📌 Data and statistics cited originate from research conducted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and were referenced during Beth Bechdol’s interview on The Produce Moms Podcast. For comprehensive findings and methodology, please visit fao.org.

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