Women in agriculture study:CAHRC is Hoping to Strengthen Access to Leadership Opportunities

摘要

The Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC) will be conducting a three-year research project called "Supporting the Advancement of Women in Agriculture" (SAWA) to examine and address critical barriers to advancement that women face in theagricultural industry."The purpose of this initiative is to engage women and stakeholders within the agriculture community to develop and implement a strategic program to support improved access to leadership opportunities and strengthen business success for women working inagriculture," says CAHRC executive director Portia MacDonald-Dewhirst.The project will involve a comprehensive assessment of the current situation facing women in agriculture by collaborating with project partner organizations and others within the CAHRC network. Using a gender lens, the assessment will explore the contribution of women to the industry, the barriers they experience, prioritize options for improvements, and assess the effectiveness of current services.