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!
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
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