Most Nebraskans who live in agricultural commu‑nities understand that farm‑ing and ranching is not just a job. It is a way of life. It is built on long days, hard de‑cisions, and a deep love for the land.
It is also built by more than 1.2 million female ag producers. That is why I introduced a resolution earlier this year celebrating the designation of 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer. I am proud to say that it has passed the Senate, sending an import‑ant message here at home and around the world.
Every single day, wom‑en across America work to feed, fuel, and clothe our world. They do some of the most physically demanding, technically complex, and economically risky jobs there are. These women are lead‑ing operations, managing finances, adopting new tech‑nologies, and strengthening our rural communities — of‑ten while raising families and juggling responsibilities that don’t show up on a balance sheet. They are doing it all, and they are doing it well.
