AMES, IOWA (December 9, 2019) — The Women, Food and Agriculture Network is excited to launch its application process for the Harvesting Our Potential (HOP) program in 2020. This program helps train aspiring women farmers and supports beginning women farmers by giving them the opportunity to work with women who are already farming successfully.
Women entering farming are more likely than their male counterparts to first ask how their farms can support their families and their communities. This perspective leads to women having farms that are more diverse, more likely to grow produce, and more likely to raise small animals. By supporting women farmers, we are not only helping to create entrepreneurs, but we are helping to build community food security, bring more diversity to the landscape, and protect farmland into the future.
This program operates through on-farm mentorships in Iowa for approximately 10 weeks during the growing season. If you are interested in applying as a mentee, please click here or below to access the application form. For additional questions and information, contact HOP Coordinator Wren Almitra directly at wren@wfan.org or 215-384-3094.
