Department of Agriculture

Women’s History Month Event “Rooted in Resilience: Women Cultivating the Future of Agriculture”

Rooted in Resilience: Women Cultivating the Future of Agriculture
Join us Monday, March 30 2026 at the Rutgers EcoComplex for a powerful morning honoring the leadership, innovation, and impact of women across New Jersey Agriculture.
From the field to the boardroom, women are shaping the future of our farming and food systems. Hear from an inspiring lineup of panelists as we celebrate the International Year of the Woman Farmer, National Women's History Month, and National Agriculture Month by highlighting the vital contributions of women in ag. Registration required!
📆March 30, 2026
⏰10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  

Leadership Panel

Moderator- Hillary Barile, Rabbit Hill Farms

Panel Members

Assemblywoman Andrea Katz

Liz Thompson, Exec Director Farm Bureau

Fallon Davis Founder/CEO, STEAM URBAN

Michelle Infante-Casella, County Ext. Dept. Head, Rutgers Coop. Ext.

Lisa Specca, Specca Farms

 

 

Farming Panel

Holly Sytsema, Windy Flats Farm

Panel Members

Mary Lynn Shiles, Grasso Girls Farm Market

Darcy Perehinys, Perehinys Farm & VGANJ

Ashley Asdal, Riamede Farms

Ayesha Dolasa, Noble Mushrooms

Rebecca Kutzer-Rice, Moonshot Farm