Empowering Women in Agri-Food: Investing, Supporting, and Overcoming Barriers

This webinar explored the crucial role of women in agri-food enterprises. Sandra Mark discussed the challenges faced by women food entrepreneurs and the initiatives undertaken by the Small Scale Food Processors Association and its network to overcome industry and policy barriers, with a focus on the Women’s Enterprise Strategy funding support. Alison Sunstrom emphasized the significance of women investing in these ventures, while Sally Miller delved into the essential support structures for women in farming provided by Fair Finance. Linda Best shed light on the necessity of community-level investment reaching women agri-food entrepreneurs through NS Best. Discover insights, strategies, and collaborative efforts aimed at empowering women in the agri-food sector.
This webinar was hosted in partnership with the Small Scale Food Processors Association.