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About the project

Through a Conservation Collaboration Cooperative Agreement between USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Jones County Conservation District and the SD Association of Conservation Districts we are developing a program to connect, engage and educate women in agriculture & conservation, empowering them to grow their networks, expand their opportunities and build collaboration. We believe that women have an integral role in shaping the future of agriculture and conservation, and this program seeks to support them in their leadership journey.

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Objectives

  • Help women grow their network.

  • Educate and expose them to leadership opportunities.

  • Highlight the amazing work and role women play in agriculture, especially those related to our natural resources.

  • Promote idea and resource sharing, collaboration and co-elevation.

  • Understand the challenges and hurdles women face and identify steps to overcome them.

  • Provide training, education, resources, and access to opportunities that will empower women to step into new leadership roles and expand their careers and businesses.

  • Position the project as the premier program in its field, distinguished by its unique ability to address a niche unmet by other programs, achieved through innovative approaches, exceptional quality, and a commitment to excellence.

Mission 

Our mission is to connect, engage and educate South Dakota women in agriculture, conservation and related fields, empowering them to grow their networks, expand their opportunities and build collaboration. We believe that women play a vital role in shaping the future of agriculture. This program seeks to support them in their leadership journey.

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Vison

To see women actively engaged and leading in agriculture, conservation and related fields, contributing to the sustainability and prosperity of our communities and industries. We envision a future where women are visibly integral to the conversation, connected through strong networks, and equipped with the skills to lead and innovate.

Our Partners

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This website is based upon work supported by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, under number NR246740XXXXC003. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

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