Female Farmers

Growth Through Innovation

In West Virginia , roughly 36 % of farm producers are women , according to the 2022 Census of Agriculture . Three women — Brookedale Farm Owner and Operator Donna Brooke-Alt , Sunset Berry Farm Owner Jennifer Gilkerson and White Picket Farm Founder and Owner Deb Hartshorn — are leading the state in agritourism , combining traditional farming methods with entertainment and community building offerings .

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