Year of the Woman Farmer: The leaders shaping the future of climate-smart agriculture
The United Nations has designated 2026 “International Year of the Woman Farmer,” recognizing women’s vital role in food systems, addressing gender gaps in agriculture, and promoting access to resources. Here in California, leaders are charting a path to a more sustainable, more equitable industry that can serve as a model for other agriculture-rich states and nations.
Join this session to learn:
Actionable insights from the Climate Resilience Strategy for California Agriculture (final publication forthcoming from CDFA in Spring 2026)
How new revenue streams are unlocking economic opportunity for the next generation of farmers and industry leaders
Emerging trends with the potential to close opportunity gaps in agriculture and open access across the food system value chain for disadvantaged communities
Which strategies innovative organizations are doubling down on to help shape the farm of the future
Forward-thinking speakers including:
Allison Jordan, executive director of California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance
Dr. Evelyn Young Spath, founder and executive director of Kern County Black Farmers Association
Jenny Lester Moffitt, vice president of farmland protection and strategic priorities at American Farmland Trust
Kat Taylor, president of TomKat Foundation
Kathryn Beroš, executive director of HARVEST California
Virginia Jameson, deputy secretary for climate and working lands at the California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA)
This San Francisco Climate Week event is brought to you by HARVEST California and the University of San Francisco's M.S. in Environmental Management program.
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