Year of the Woman Farmer: The leaders shaping the future of climate-smart agriculture

Name: Year of the Woman Farmer: The leaders shaping the future of climate-smart agriculture
Start: 2026-04-23T15:30:00+00:00
End: 2026-04-23T17:30:00+00:00
Location: University of San Francisco, 2130 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117, USA

The United Nations has designated 2026 “International Year of the Woman Farmer,” recognizing women’s vital role in food systems, addressing gender gaps in agriculture, and promoting access to resources. Here in California, leaders are charting a path to a more sustainable, more equitable industry that can serve as a model for other agriculture-rich states and nations.

Join this session to learn:

Actionable insights from the recently published Climate Resilience Strategy for California Agriculture How new revenue streams are unlocking economic opportunity for the next generation of farmers and industry leadersEmerging trends with the potential to close opportunity gaps in agriculture and open access across the food system value chain for disadvantaged communitiesWhich strategies innovative organizations are doubling down on to help shape the farm of the future

Forward-thinking speakers including:

Allison Jordan, executive director of California Sustainable Winegrowing AllianceDr. Evelyn Young Spath, founder and executive director of Kern County Black Farmers AssociationJenny Lester Moffitt, vice president of farmland protection and strategic priorities at American Farmland TrustKat Taylor, co-founder of TomKat Ranch Educational Foundation and Beneficial State BankVirginia Jameson, deputy secretary for climate and working lands at the California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA)with Kathryn Beroš, executive director of HARVEST California, moderating the discussionThis San Francisco Climate Week event is brought to you by HARVEST California and the University of San Francisco's M.S. in Environmental Management program.

By registering for this event, you agree to share your registration information with the organizers of SF Climate Week.

About Year of the Woman Farmer: The leaders shaping the future of climate-smart agriculture in San Francisco

Year of the Woman Farmer: The leaders shaping the future of climate-smart agriculture is a free independent taking place on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at University of San Francisco, 2130 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117, USA, San Francisco, United States. This independent is organised by HARVEST California. Attendance is free — register to secure your spot. The event runs for approximately 2 hours.

Year of the Woman Farmer: The leaders shaping the future of climate-smart agriculture — key details

Date:: Thursday, April 23, 2026
Time:: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM (America/Los_Angeles)
Duration:: 2 hours
Location:: University of San Francisco, 2130 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117, USA, San Francisco, United States
Price:: Free
Format:: In-person
Organiser:: HARVEST California

What to expect at Year of the Woman Farmer: The leaders shaping the future of climate-smart agriculture

Join this independent over 2 hours for an engaging session of learning, discussion, and networking with fellow attendees.

Who should attend Year of the Woman Farmer: The leaders shaping the future of climate-smart agriculture?

This independent in San Francisco is ideal for:

sustainability and climate tech professionals
backend engineers and API developers

Why attend?

Free to attend — no financial commitment required

San Francisco event — April 2026

This afternoon independent is part of the growing events scene in San Francisco. Whether you're based in San Francisco or visiting for the independent, it's a great opportunity to connect with the local community. Browse more upcoming events in San Francisco on Rifio.

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Year of the Woman Farmer: The leaders shaping the future of climate-smart agriculture covers topics including Climate, Food & Drink, San Francisco, SF Climate Week 2026. Find similar events by browsing these topics on Rifio.

Frequently asked questions about Year of the Woman Farmer: The leaders shaping the future of climate-smart agriculture

When is Year of the Woman Farmer: The leaders shaping the future of climate-smart agriculture?: Year of the Woman Farmer: The leaders shaping the future of climate-smart agriculture takes place on Thursday, April 23, 2026 from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM (America/Los_Angeles).
Where is Year of the Woman Farmer: The leaders shaping the future of climate-smart agriculture held?: Year of the Woman Farmer: The leaders shaping the future of climate-smart agriculture takes place at University of San Francisco, 2130 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117, USA, San Francisco, United States.
How much does Year of the Woman Farmer: The leaders shaping the future of climate-smart agriculture cost?: Year of the Woman Farmer: The leaders shaping the future of climate-smart agriculture is free to attend. Register on the event page to secure your spot.
Who is organising Year of the Woman Farmer: The leaders shaping the future of climate-smart agriculture?: Year of the Woman Farmer: The leaders shaping the future of climate-smart agriculture is organised by HARVEST California. You can find more of their events on Rifio.
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How long is Year of the Woman Farmer: The leaders shaping the future of climate-smart agriculture?: Year of the Woman Farmer: The leaders shaping the future of climate-smart agriculture runs for approximately 2 hours, from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM (America/Los_Angeles).