The landscape of agriculture is changing across the United States, as women now represent 30% of farm operators in the country. As the fastest growing demographic in agriculture, these female farmers are leading a shift in modern farming. A group of female authors have taken a closer look at women in farming and reveal that women most often favor small-scale, diverse, and sustainable methods which prioritize sustainability, nutrition, community and diversity over cash crops and industrial methods. Photo credit: Civil Eats
