U.S. Senator Mike Crapo of Idaho joined Senators Joni Ernst and Tina Smith in leading a bipartisan Senate resolution to designate March 21, 2026, as National Women in Agriculture Day, according to a Mar. 20 announcement.
The resolution aims to recognize the contributions of more than 1.2 million women producers across the United States and their roles as farmers, educators, innovators, and leaders within the agriculture industry. The Senate passed the measure unanimously.
“Many extraordinary women have been instrumental in our nation’s storied agricultural history,” said Senator Crapo. “Their contributions to feeding and strengthening our communities deserves to be celebrated, and this resolution recognizes the important role female producers continue to play in shaping the future of agriculture.”
Senator Ernst said, “Women have always been at the heart of American agriculture. Growing up on a family farm, I saw firsthand the vital role women like my mother played, and today my sister continues that legacy. From family farms to cutting-edge agribusiness, women are leading, innovating, and helping feed and fuel the world. I’m proud to lead this resolution to recognize and support the women who are breaking barriers and shaping the future of agriculture.”
Senator Smith added that “Agriculture is the backbone of Minnesota’s economy, and women have always played an essential role in this sector. I’m proud we have introduced this bipartisan resolution to designate a day during Women’s History Month and National Agriculture Week to recognize the achievements of the women across the country who have been the key to our agricultural success.”
Other senators also voiced support for recognizing women’s roles in agriculture through statements included with the resolution.
Crapo has advocated for Idahoans on issues such as responsible forest management and natural resource protection according to his official website. He grew up in Idaho Falls with his wife Susan where they raised five children according to his official website. Crapo served three terms representing Idaho’s Second Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives according to his official website before joining the Senate.
He earned degrees from Brigham Young University and Harvard Law School according to his official website, serves as chair of the Senate Committee on Finance according to his official website, and assists Idahoans with federal agencies while advocating for tax reform according to his official website.
Representatives Kat Cammack (R-Florida) and Angie Craig (D-Minnesota) led an identical resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives.
