Oftentimes women are unsung heroes in the world of agriculture. The 2012 Census of Agriculture notes that nearly one million women are working America’s lands. Together, these women are generating $12.9 billion in annual agricultural sales (source). In Texas there are over 120,000 female farmers working 43 million acres, making up 33% of Texas farmers (source), with an $818 million economic impact. Women have deep roots in the state’s agricultural community and in order to help foster their continued involvement, it is vital to highlight and celebrate the crucial role they play.
I worked with Texas Farmers’ Market to develop a photography project promoting women of the Central Texas agriculture community, highlighting 14 female farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers from their markets that tell a diverse story of Texas women in agriculture.
NORA CHOVANEC DESIGN 