North Carolina is proud to be a diversified farming state—approximately 32.5% of North Carolina farmers are female. AgCarolina Farm Credit is committed to recognizing women within the agricultural industry, a demographic that continues to grow.
Celebrating Women in Agriculture
There is something magical about providing an opportunity for women in agriculture to connect, laugh and learn together. Therefore, a conference is hosted each spring to celebrate and recognize women in agriculture.
In March 2023, AgCarolina Farm Credit hosted its 4th annual Women in Ag Conference. This year’s conference was at Rose Hill Plantation in Nashville, North Carolina, and featured knowledgeable and inspirational speakers, including Amanda Radke and Jolene Brown.
On November 28, 2023, AgCarolina Farm Credit will host a wreath making class exclusive for our Women in Ag at The Gardens of Southeastern North Carolina in Willard, NC. Attendees will create a locally gathered, one-of-a-kind homemade wreath to proudly decorate your home during the holidays. These wreaths are approximately 24” – 26” and made with locally foraged items like Juniper, Pine, Magnolia, Firs, Cedars and more. Limited space available. For more information, email marketing@agcarolina.com.
Women in Ag Spotlight
Tatum Eason - Enfield Cotton Ginnery
Cotton Gin owner Tatum Eason shares about some of the challenges in agriculture and the importance of partners, such as Farm Credit.
Women in Ag Spotlight
Sarah Grace Stone - G's Jam
Sarah Grace takes the produce her family grows, strawberries, pears, blueberries, and peppers and makes jams using old family recipes. Her business is self-sustaining because she grows everything she turns into jam and does all the cooking from her kitchen in Rowland. Her business started small by just selling out of her family’s produce barn. Now, with a few years as a registered business under her belt, she creates jam boxes for corporate gifts and wedding favors.
Women in Ag Spotlight
Krystle Owens - Delta Dawn Farms
In this short video, Krystle Owen shares her passion for farming and details the ways in which her farm plays an integral role in the community.
