Women Farmers Carry the Load

Jennifer Schooley, heir to a 118-year-old apple and lavender farm, reveals how women farmers juggle backbreaking labor, household duties, and emotional labor—all while facing systemic gender bias. Forced into farming during the pandemic, she uncovered how women are expected to be CEO, nurse, chef, and fixer for their families, often with little recognition or support. Research from the University of Guelph and organizations like Agriculture Wellness Ontario confirm this overwhelming burden. Though women now make up 30% of farm operators, leadership gaps persist. Their stories demand more than acknowledgment—they demand systemic change. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d420d0d8c4bd2edf