According to the 2022 United States Agriculture Census, Cumberland County has a total of 409 farms occupying 92,797 acres. Within that, 260 farms and 51,057 acres are female operated. This trend was noticed several years ago, with women taking on more of a role on farms. A women in agriculture group started in late 2016 early 2017 in Cumberland County. Since then, this group has hosted educational meetings, field days on farms, and networking meetings. In late winter 2024, the group decided they wanted more educational sessions. With that the ANR agent facilitated speakers and organized meetings. These included what resources are available to producers (Soil Conservation, NRCS, FSA, SBDC, Farm Credit, KCARD, SARE, CCD, etc.) and a hands-on demonstration about side-by-sides and zero turn lawnmowers (Wright Implement from Glasgow, KY). More sessions are scheduled for the next program year which includes how to market my business using Canva, natural resources programs, and farm succession planning.