Resource Details

Agriculture, Business, Economic Development, Food & Beverage, Health & Mental Health, Start-Up & Entrepreneur, Sustainability, Tourism

Soil Sisters

Soil Sisters is a project of Renewing the Countryside that offers a toolkit of women-led resources, inspiration and networking and connection opportunities that supports women wanting to start farms or other rural-based enterprises that value sustainability, local food and cooperative communities.

Eligibility

Support for women farmers, entrepreneurs and sustainability enthusiasts in rural areas through local network building and connections.

Top Benefits

  • Connections with other rural women
  • Local contacts & mentorship, peer-based learning and support, leadership development
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Renewing the Countryside

Renewing the Countryside strengthens rural areas by championing and supporting rural communities, farmers, artists, entrepreneurs, educators, activists and other people who are renewing the countryside through sustainable and innovative initiatives, businesses, and projects.

Contact

Lisa Kivirist

608-329-7056

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