Women Who Lead: Doris Mold on the Future of Women in Agriculture

In honor of Women’s History Month and the International Year of the Woman Farmer, this episode of Rooted & Ready highlights the leadership and impact of women across agriculture. Host Karisha Devlin sits down with Doris Mold. Doris has spent decades working with farm families, agricultural organizations, and national leadership groups to strengthen farm businesses and support women stepping into leadership roles. In this conversation, Doris shares how women’s roles in agriculture have evolved, why being recognized and counted matters, and how initiatives like Annie’s Project and the Women’s Agricultural Leadership Conference are helping build the next generation of leaders. Together, Karisha and Doris discuss resilience in agriculture, the importance of mentorship, and the opportunities ahead for women shaping the future of farming and ranching.