Dr Nancy Millis
Professor Nancy Millis made significant contributions to agriculture, protection of the environment, science, medicine and engineering.
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Harriet Williams Russell Strong
In 1883, Harriet Williams Russell Strong—a graduate of Miss Mary Atkin’s Young Ladies Seminary, mother of four, and recent widow—became the sole owner of a California ranch on the brink of financial ruin. Her will to learn saved her ranch and led to several patents. Later, her advocacy to Congress would forever change how water is managed in the western United States.
Rose Talbot
Irish chatelaine, farmer and philanthropist
Eva M Clayton
In 1992, Eva M. Clayton won election to the U.S. House of Representatives to become the first African-American woman to represent North Carolina in Congress and the state’s first Black Representative since 1901.
Dr Anna M G Koltunow
Anna Koltunow is a plant physiologist whose contributions to understanding plant reproduction by uncovering mechanisms regulating fruit and seed formation via sexual and asexual (apomictic) pathways are being used in developing countries to improve crop production.
Beryl Ingold
Australian farmer recognized for her service to the rural community in the areas of regional development and education.
Beth Woods
Australian agricultural administrator
Alison Betty Doley
Alison Doley was a farmer and conservationist who from 1966 managed, with her husband John, the family’s wheat and sheep property Koobabbie in the northern wheatbelt of Western Australia.
Dr Anne Astin
Australian pioneer for women in biochemistry and advocate for rural women
Alice Waters
As a chef, author, and advocate, Waters champions a holistic approach to eating and health and celebrates integrating gardening, cooking, and education, sparking inspiration in a new generation.