A Study of Daughter Succession in a Changing Family Farm Environment

Though women have been traditionally excluded from farm succession, more and more daughters are taking over the family farm. This is due in part to the changing role of women in society, but also to the unique skills and perspectives that women can bring to the farming business.

As female farmers take on a greater role in agriculture, it is important to consider how best to support them. Women face many challenges when it comes to farming, including access to land, credit, and markets.

Albert and Jolanda Prinz, parents of five daughters