Women in agriculture
In most places in the world, the physical work of farming falls to women. If ever I watch a video about harvesting crops, the majority of people I see are females. The men do the heavy lifting and the hard labor but even with that I still see women involved.
These women rise early, toil at the land, and face the same repetitive tasks everyday to ensure the crops are finally harvested and sent to the marketplace and they do it regardless if the conditions. They really do deserve recognition for this.
Farming work does not end at growing the crops. The work continues in the preservation of food to prevent it from spoiling. What good is all the work put in place if your crops spoil because of bad or even no proper preservation methods.
This skill is resourceful and over time, cultivated. This skill is necessary to reduce waste, save money and provide sustenance to people, literally everyone because it's not like we can say we won't eat food.
Women operating small gardens and farms make food systems profitable, contributing to the communities that larger food systems overlook. I'm not saying look down on the main, the system can't work without them but this blog was to acknowledge and appreciate the women that support in the work so that when I get to the market I know I'll get fresh crops.
There is little to no coverage of this work, it is done without thanks and without recognition. They might say the thank you is the money being earned by really, how much at all. This level of contribution is a foundation of the economy and a necessity of food security. Thank you to all farmers and thank you to the women that are working even now as I'm writing.