[Source: INEDA, 11.2016 | Keywords: Women, Dealer, Recruiting] Denise Nelsen has been with AgDirect since its inception in 1998 as part of her 25-year career in the Farm Credit system. The York, Nebraska-based territory manager said that while it was her dream job from day one, working in a male-dominated industry wasn’t always easy. “I felt like I sometimes needed to know more than the guys did, just to prove myself and to prove that I knew what I was talking about,” said Nelsen, who has worked with machinery dealers in Nebraska throughout her career and is retiring at the… Read More »
[Source: INEDA, 03.2016 | Keywords: Women, Agriculture, Farming] Women play many important roles in agriculture. Unfortunately, they are usually in the minority and often overlooked as a vital part of the industry. That image is starting to change. More and more women are finding their voice and are taking to social media, blogs and so forth to advocate for women working in agriculture and the ag industry. Following are three women leading this charge with their energy, voices, determination and knowledge. Marji Guyer Alaniz | Ag Business/Advocate A little over three years ago, Marji Guyer-Alaniz embarked on a journey to… Read More »
[Source: INEDA, 03.2016 | Keywords: Women, Agriculture, Dealership] You don’t have to look far to see women working in an ag-related field. From farm operators and agronomists, to sales representatives, advocates and dealership management, women today play an increasingly vital role in agriculture. According to the 2012 Census of Agriculture, nearly 1 million women – almost a third of our nationís farmers – work Americaís lands. These women generate $12.9 billion in annual agricultural sales. With nearly 32,167 women farmers in Iowa in 2012, the womenís agricultural workforce grew 15% from 2002, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture… Read More »