Empower Women in Food: Join us in Celebrating International Women's Day

Mar 8

On International Women's Day, we take a moment to celebrate the remarkable contributions of women and gender-diverse individuals in reshaping our global food systems. It is an opportunity to reflect on the intersectionality of gender equity, environmental sustainability, and the crucial role women play in addressing climate change through agriculture.

Conventional male-dominated industrial agriculture and corporate food systems have been significant contributors to global carbon emissions and environmental degradation. Women and gender-diverse individuals, disproportionately affected by climate and food crises, are vital agents of change when given authority within food systems. They have shown an incredible capacity to redefine and regenerate these systems.

Did you know? If women had the same access to resources as men worldwide, they could grow 20 to 30 percent more food on the same amount of land, lifting 150 million people out of poverty and avoiding 2 billion tons of emissions between now and 2050.

In celebration of International Women's Day, contribute to Plant Futures, a woman-founded and led organization actively fostering the next generation of diverse food system leaders – did you know that 68% of our Plant Futures college chapters are female-founded and led? Your donation propels us towards a future where women in the food space lead the charge towards sustainability and equity.