Women’s Work: the Untold Story of America’s Female Farmers
about the film
"Women’s Work: The Untold Story of America’s Female Farmers," a groundbreaking documentary produced by Audra Mulkern and Kara Rowe. This compelling film shines a light on the often-overlooked contributions of women in agriculture, offering a uniquely matrilineal perspective on America's farming history.
Through a rich tapestry of narratives, "Women’s Work" celebrates the achievements of both historical and contemporary female farmers. The documentary features insightful interviews with farmers, rural experts, historians, and sociologists, highlighting women's diverse backgrounds and agricultural practices across the nation. This film is a tribute to the resilience and innovation of women in agriculture.
"Women farmers have long been erased from the agriculture narrative, despite their many contributions," said Audra Mulkern, Executive Producer. "In 'Women’s Work,' we aim to show how women have carved out their place in an industry that has historically marginalized them. We hope this film sparks a conversation about recognizing and valuing the vital role women farmers play."
Produced under The Female Farmer Project™ by Mulkern and by Rowe’s KR Creative Strategies, and presenting sponsors, Central Life Sciences and U.S. Sugar.
Consider scheduling broadcast and engagement around these dates:
March: International Women’s History Month
March 8: International Women’s Day
March 21: National Ag Day
March 24: National Women in Agriculture Day
August 26: Women’s Equality Day
October 12: National Farmers Day
October 15: International Day of Rural Women
2026: United Nations International Year of the Woman Farmer
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Comments from our work-in-progress screenings…
“It’s so good—it’s beautiful… the way you’ve integrated history and diversity in a really authentic way. I learned so much.”
“Spectacular!!!! What a gift to women farmers!!”
”America deserves to see this film!”
“A docu-series would be great! I could watch hours of this”
“The images and landscapes are stunning.”
“Gorgeous storytelling, the narrative voice is great.”
“So nice to see multiple generations of women working together.”
“This could easily be a series.”
“Smart storytelling and character choices”
“Love all the archival imagery.”
“Impactful”
“Great Documentary! My takeaway is how women’s work in the past has been ignored and unrecognized.”
“Would love a Women’s Work 2.0 and 3.0!”
“Women’s labor has gone unrecognized throughout American History. Let’s celebrate it!”
“Farm work has always been labeled “men’s work,” or so you’d think according to the history books. Women’s Work: The Untold Story of America’s Female Farmers is a feature-length documentary that throws open the barn doors to reveal the central role women have played—and continue to play—in American agriculture. In this moment of widespread attention around gender inequalities, this timely story explores the forces that silence the enormous contributions of female farmers and celebrates the ways they are shaping the future of agriculture.”
“Filmmaker Audra Mulkern digs deep as she introduces us to Mother Nature’s army: female farmers whose roots interconnect through generations of American history. Too long unacknowledged and underappreciated, these women farmers share their stories, nourish with their know-how, defy stereotypes, define community, and bring us back to the land that sustains us all.”
“I saw part of this documentary last night. The reason why I didn’t see it all is because I was farming ! I live on a grain farm in Saskatchewan Canada. Very very good - 5 stars. I hope to be able to watch it in it’s entirety and to also show the rest of my family. Thank you for making this.”