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This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 24, 2025, as Women in Agriculture Day in New York State, recognizing the critical contributions of women to agriculture nationwide. The resolution highlights that women currently make up more than one-third of agricultural producers in the United States, with over 1.2 million female agricultural producers who generated $222 billion in agricultural product sales in 2022. It emphasizes women's roles not only in farming but also in agricultural research, education, agribusiness, and advocacy, noting their importance in fostering the next generation of agricultural workers through programs like 4-H, FFA, and the Cooperative Extension System. The resolution celebrates women farmers from diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds and acknowledges their vital contribution to feeding families and supporting the agricultural industry as an essential economic driver. By requesting the governor's proclamation, the resolution aims to honor and recognize the multifaceted contributions of women in agriculture to the health, economic well-being, environment, and future of New York State.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J551