
Our Story
SHE FARMS // ABOUT


From Loss to Leadership
When my husband passed away, my world turned upside down. I was left with two choices: learn how to run the farm or lose it. The farm, once our shared dream, became an overwhelming responsibility. Raising my two teenage daughters while stepping into the role of farmer, I faced challenges I never imagined.
Two Lifelines
In those early days, two lifelines saved me:
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Mentors: Farmers who guided me step by step and believed in my ability to succeed.
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Inspiration: Seeing other farm widows thrive gave me hope and showed me what was possible.
These experiences taught me the value of mentorship and community in overcoming the unique challenges women face in farming.
What We Stand For
SHE FARMS was created to support widows and women in agriculture as they step into leadership roles.
What Does SHE FARMS Mean?
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Supporting
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Helping
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Empowering
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Female
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Agricultural
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Resource
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Management for
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Success
This reflects our commitment to providing mentorship, education, and resources so women can succeed in agriculture.
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Our Mission: Empowering women to manage and sustain their farms, preserve legacies, and build resilience through mentorship, education, and access to essential resources.
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How We Help: Through mentorship, practical tools, and education, we equip women to sustain their farms and define success on their own terms. We connect them to funding, resources, and a supportive community.
Rooted in Resilience
SHE FARMS began with one woman and her mentors, united by the understanding that women need support to succeed in farming. Many widows and women are thrust into farming roles for which they are unprepared, and this can feel overwhelming. Our mission is to provide the mentorship and resources they need to confidently meet these challenges.
Our vision is bold: to grow into a global network that empowers women in agriculture through mentorship, education, and access to critical resources. SHE FARMS is more than a program—it’s a movement to provide actionable support, build resilience, and create sustainable futures for farms and families.
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How We Empower: By providing mentorship, education, and access to critical resources, we help women step confidently into leadership and define success on their own terms.
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Your Role in Our Vision: Whether you are a woman seeking guidance or a partner eager to support change, you have a place in this growing community. Together, we can shape a future where women in agriculture thrive with strength and purpose.
Our Story
This is not just my story. It’s our story of resilience, growth, and leadership. Together, we are shaping a future where women in agriculture thrive with confidence and strength.
Julie