Venessa Wood Expands Advocacy for Women in Agriculture
The Ag Women Connect founder promotes new media and foundation efforts to empower women in the industry.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Women’s Issues
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Venessa Wood, host of the Ag Talk podcast, is growing the impact of Ag Women Connect by launching a new media project and hosting an upcoming foundation gala. The organization works to bridge the gap between female agricultural producers and national policymakers.
Why it matters
Ag Women Connect serves as a grassroots network designed to help women in agriculture build confidence and professional connections. By incorporating faith and advocacy, the group aims to ensure female voices are represented in agricultural policy debates.
Ag Women Connect was established as a grassroots network in 2021, followed by the launch of its dedicated foundation in 2023.
The players
Venessa Wood
Venessa Wood is the host of the Ag Talk: Your Story Matters podcast and a primary advocate for women within the agricultural industry.
Ag Women Connect
Ag Women Connect is a grassroots organization founded in 2021 that works to facilitate professional relationships and policy advocacy for women in agriculture.
The details
The organization uses a faith-based approach to foster relationships among women in the agricultural sector, helping them gain the confidence needed to influence policy. Wood continues this effort through media, including her existing podcast and the upcoming series titled The Dirt Diaries.
Timeline
Ag Women Connect was founded in 2021.
The Ag Women Connect Foundation was established in 2023.
The Dirt Diaries podcast episode premieres on October 20, 2026.
The Ag Women Connect Foundation gala takes place on November 6.
Culture Shift
This effort follows a pattern set by the historical underrepresentation of women in agricultural policy discussions by attempting to formalize industry connections. It reflects a growing trend of gender-focused advocacy groups seeking to translate grassroots networking into tangible political influence.
Residents and professionals in the Lubbock area involved in agriculture can participate in the upcoming foundation gala to network with industry peers. These efforts provide women in the region with new channels to access professional resources and gain a stronger platform for their specific concerns.
The takeaway
Empowerment in the agricultural sector often relies on the strength of local networks that bridge the gap between individual stories and policy change. Interested parties should prioritize building direct connections through community events to amplify their voice within the broader industry.
What happens next
The Ag Women Connect Foundation is scheduled to hold a gala on November 6 in Lubbock.
Further reading
For additional context on advocacy, visit Lubbock Women’s Issues.
More information
For more information, visit the Ag Women Connect organizational website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by RFD-TV.
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