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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