Women making a difference in Indiana agriculture will be honored during the Harvest Dinner: Celebrating Women in Agriculture on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds Bicentennial Pavilion.
The evening will bring together women from across the agricultural community for a night of inspiration, networking, and recognition. Organizers say the event is designed to celebrate the vital role women play in Indiana agriculture while providing opportunities to connect with others who share a passion for the industry.
The event will be held from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Admission is $50 per person, which includes dinner and one drink ticket.
Join us for an unforgettable Harvest Dinner to celebrate and honor women in agriculture. The United Nations declared 2026 the International Year of the Woman Farmer. The Year spotlights the essential roles women play across agriculture systems, from production to trade, while often going unrecognized. Women farmers are central to food security, nutrition and economic resilience.
The celebration will include dinner, recognition of the winners of the new INFB women-owned small businesses grants, words from our keynote speaker, and the opportunity to connect with other inspiring women in agriculture. Attire for this event is dressy/neat casual; jeans are welcome.
Keynote Speaker
Natasha Cox, Senior Vice President of Agricultural Lending for Farm Credit Mid-America
Natasha provides leadership for retail offices across Indiana. She earned her bachelor’s from Purdue University in Agriculture Economics and is a graduate of the Farm Credit Leadership College. In 2022, Natasha received the prestigious Purdue Agriculture Distinguished Alumni award for her contributions to agriculture. In 2019, she was a recipient of the distinguished APEX award from the Department of Agriculture Economics and the Purdue Extension Women in Ag award.
Women-Owned Small Business Grants
In celebration of the International Year of the Woman Farmer, Indiana Farm Bureau is offering up to five $1,000 grants to women-owned, ag-related small businesses. These grants help fund training, professional development, and new or improved equipment; applications are open now through Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. Click the link below to apply.
Apply Here