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.

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 592 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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119th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 592

 Supporting the designation of 2026 as the ``International Year of the 
  Woman Farmer'' to recognize and honor the critical role of women in 
                              agriculture.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            January 29, 2026

Mrs. Fischer (for herself, Ms. Klobuchar, Mrs. Hyde-Smith, Ms. Lummis, 
 Ms. Alsobrooks, Ms. Smith, Ms. Hirono, Mrs. Britt, Ms. Duckworth, Ms. 
  Baldwin, Ms. Ernst, Mrs. Gillibrand, Mrs. Shaheen, Ms. Slotkin, Mr. 
Fetterman, Mr. Daines, Mr. Risch, Mr. Welch, Mr. Ricketts, Mr. Schiff, 
 Mr. Bennet, Mr. Booker, Mr. Padilla, Mr. Hickenlooper, Mr. Wyden, Mr. 
Justice, Mr. Moran, Mr. Tillis, Mr. Cramer, Mr. Grassley, Mr. Barrasso, 
 Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Warnock, Mr. Peters, Mr. Boozman, Mr. Lujan, Mr. 
Durbin, Mr. Rounds, Mr. Hoeven, Mr. King, Mr. Coons, Mr. McCormick, Mr. 
    Young, and Mr. Scott of South Carolina) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               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.

Whereas the United States proudly recognizes its agricultural heritage and 
        acknowledges the vital role that women have played in advancing 
        agriculture both domestically and globally;
Whereas women are essential to agriculture, serving as leaders on and off the 
        farm, with more than 1,200,000 female agricultural producers in the 
        United States comprising 36 percent of the agricultural producers of the 
        United States;
Whereas, in addition to their leadership in farming and ranching operations, 
        women in agriculture continue to make significant contributions across a 
        wide range of sectors, including research and development, 
        manufacturing, sales and distribution, agricultural education, 
        agribusiness, and advocacy, benefitting communities in the United States 
        and around the world;
Whereas 2026 has been designated as the International Year of the Woman Farmer;
Whereas women professionals and leaders in agriculture in the United States 
        should be recognized and celebrated for their contributions during this 
        designated year: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) supports the designation of 2026 as the ``International 
        Year of the Woman Farmer'';
            (2) recognizes the critical role of women in agriculture; 
        and
            (3) encourages all citizens to--
                    (A) honor and recognize the contributions of women 
                working in agriculture; and
                    (B) celebrate the positive impact these women have 
                on the food systems and agricultural workforce of the 
                United States by encouraging and empowering women to--
                            (i) pursue careers in agriculture, a high-
                        demand and essential field;
                            (ii) cultivate leadership opportunities; 
                        and
                            (iii) help feed a growing and hungry world.
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