Tara Barrett-Duzan,
“The Farmers Daughter”,
to Headline Women in Agriculture Conference
“The Farmers Daughter”,
to Headline Women in Agriculture Conference
The Women in Agriculture Conference committee is excited for the 2026, Women in Agriculture Conference. Tara Barrett-Duzan, “The Farmers Daughter” will headline for the annual Women in Agriculture Conference in Rock Island on Friday, March 27, 2026. Tara Barrett-Duzan is a former news anchor turned farmer, whose journey from the newsroom to the fields is a powerful testament of love, loss, and legacy. She shares her journey to encourage other women in agriculture to lead boldly, no matter how uncertain the path.
Our Mid-Day Panel consists of Dr. Josie Rudolphi and Adrienne DeSutter of Sow Hope, Grow Hope and their take on “Focus on the Female”. "For women in agriculture, the work doesn't end in the field-it stretches across the kitchen table, the books, the barn, and the family.”
To round out the day the closing speaker, Emily Reuschel, is a passionate advocate for the leaders, dreamers, and changemakers of rural communities and beyond. Known for her ability to challenge the status quo, Emily empowers women to break free from limiting beliefs, step into their authentic power, and create meaningful impact in their lives and communities. As the host of the Wild & Waking podcast and the facilitator of transformative retreats, workshops, and virtual communities.
The conference also features a wide range of dynamic breakout sessions, covering everything from strategic tax planning and legal considerations to building your business and expanding your vision. Whether you’re focused on practical tools or big-picture growth, there’s truly something for everyone.
Pre-registration for the event begins on January 5, 2026. More details can be found at womeninagricultureconference.com. This Conference is sponsored by the Farm Bureau Women in Agriculture Conference Committee.
Our Mid-Day Panel consists of Dr. Josie Rudolphi and Adrienne DeSutter of Sow Hope, Grow Hope and their take on “Focus on the Female”. "For women in agriculture, the work doesn't end in the field-it stretches across the kitchen table, the books, the barn, and the family.”
To round out the day the closing speaker, Emily Reuschel, is a passionate advocate for the leaders, dreamers, and changemakers of rural communities and beyond. Known for her ability to challenge the status quo, Emily empowers women to break free from limiting beliefs, step into their authentic power, and create meaningful impact in their lives and communities. As the host of the Wild & Waking podcast and the facilitator of transformative retreats, workshops, and virtual communities.
The conference also features a wide range of dynamic breakout sessions, covering everything from strategic tax planning and legal considerations to building your business and expanding your vision. Whether you’re focused on practical tools or big-picture growth, there’s truly something for everyone.
Pre-registration for the event begins on January 5, 2026. More details can be found at womeninagricultureconference.com. This Conference is sponsored by the Farm Bureau Women in Agriculture Conference Committee.
