“I believe that AWIA gives women from all branches of Ag, the opportunity to come together and advocate for our state’s largest industry. I believe that agriculture is the backbone of our nation, and that women play a major role.”

– Abby Clay, Member

“Agriculture is not just a man’s world anymore, although it was for a long time. There are plenty of women who work out in the fields, too. I feel responsible to grow the business end of our farm because my name is on the paperwork along with my husband’s, and I’m just as responsible to pay off our crop loan as he is. I lose sleep over things just like he does, and I hope for the biggest crop yield like he does.”

– Allison Gurley,
Conference Participant

“How will we feed the world 20, 30, even 50 years down the road? Women are a strong force in agriculture and education and involvement will help them excel in their operations to produce the food that Arkansas, the U.S. and the world will need. Arkansas Women in Ag is the source for women to share information and gain the knowledge they can use on the farm by learning at the conference and networking with other women.”

– Donette Spann,
AWIA President 2020-22