By Michelle Pelletier Marshall, Women in Agribusiness (January 13, 2026)   At Women in Agribusiness (WIA), it is always the year of the female farmer, but this year, we are privileged to be partnering with some of the largest ag organizations in support of 2026 being the  International Year of the Woman Farmer  as declared by the United Nations’ Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO).   Last month, WIA announced  its collaboration with IYWF 2026  to spotlight the essential rol

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