International Year of the Woman Farmer

Official: A resolution supporting the designation of 2026 as the "International Year of the Woman Farmer" to recognize and honor the critical role of women in agriculture.

IntroducedJanuary 29, 2026

Agriculture and FoodFood supply, safety, and labelingWomen in businessWomen's employment

Why This Matters

This resolution supports designating 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer to honor women's vital role in agriculture.

If you value the contributions of women in farming, this resolution encourages recognition and support for their roles.

Affects: This resolution affects women working in agriculture and those considering careers in this field.

Summary

Protecting School Milk Choices Act of 2025This bill revises requirements for milk provided by the National School Lunch Program of the Department of Agriculture. Currently, schools participating in the program may provide flavored and unflavored fluid milk and lactose-free fluid milk. Under the bill, these schools must provide students flavored and unflavored fluid milk. These schools maintain the discretion to offer lactose-free fluid milk.

What does this resolution do?

1. The resolution supports 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer to honor women's contributions to agriculture. 2. Women make up 36 percent of agricultural producers in the United States, totaling over 1.2 million. 3. The resolution encourages recognition of women in various agricultural roles, including research, education, and advocacy. 4. It aims to inspire more women to pursue careers in agriculture and take on leadership roles. 5. The resolution calls on all citizens to celebrate the impact of women in feeding the world.

Who is affected?

This resolution affects women working in agriculture and those considering careers in this field.