AG Women Connect is proud to support and empower women in the agricultural community across the United States. Our positive and forward-thinking organization provides a safe space for women to connect, grow, and support one another in all aspects of agriculture.
Our commitment to advocating for women experiencing real-life issues within the industry is unwavering. We provide trustworthy resources, education, events, and opportunities to give back to local communities. Our forum equips women with the tools they need to step into their voice, be confident, and make a difference in their lives and for upcoming generations.
Join us in building relationships and making a difference in the agricultural community!
From the Founder of Ag Women Connect
We are thrilled to announce the launch of Ag Women Connect, a company founded by CEO Venessa Wood with the aim of empowering women in agriculture. With over 30 years of experience in agriculture and leadership, Venessa has listened to the needs of women in the industry and built a company around them. Ag Women Connect is dedicated to providing connection, communication, recognition, resources, and a sense of giving back to women in agriculture, no matter what their role is. We believe that every woman in agriculture deserves to succeed both personally and professionally, and we are committed to helping them achieve that success. Join us in this mission and become a part of the Ag Women Connect community today.
Hi, I'm Venessa Wood
I am a proud Texan with a background in farming, equine, and entrepreneurship. After graduating from Texas Tech University with a degree in Agricultural Leadership, I have spent the majority of my career in leadership roles in various agricultural sectors. My passion is to bring together a community of women in agriculture and empower them to succeed!
Thank you for visiting and checking out what we are about! May we never lose sight of what we set out to do from the very beginning. The foundation of this company and what brings all generations together is providing a platform for you to feel confident and comfortable to tell your story in agriculture. It doesn’t matter if you have 2 followers or 2 million, you bring something unique to the table and someone out there needs to hear what you have to say. If we want to ensure that agriculture thrives, more voices need to be heard. We are not living in a world today to succumb to silence. As a Christian based company, I implore you to stand up for your industry, your voice, unite with us, and be bold and courageous with your truth and individual purposes. Without agriculture, we cannot survive.
Esther: 4:14 “For Such a Time as This” You are not here by accident. You are exactly where God is meant for you to be.
Through building a network over the past 30 years, I’ve learned three key lessons:
1️⃣ Communication, kindness, and grace go a long way.
2️⃣ Consistency takes commitment—slow and steady is not a bad thing.
3️⃣ Everything is figureoutable!
When people ask me how Ag Women Connect (AWC) came to be, my answer always starts with what I had been listening to for 25 years. I heard countless conversations from women searching for a space to be heard and understood—not just as individuals, but as women in agriculture. Often, these feelings weren’t spoken outright, but a good listener picks up on the passion behind the words. That’s the key—listening to learn rather than to respond.
I, too, felt the need for a safe space where women could come together to share their thoughts, ideas, and stories. At AWC, we prioritize making sure every woman feels heard and respected—no matter her role in agriculture. While we won’t always agree on every issue, professionalism and respect must always remain at the forefront. Healthy discussions, free thinking, and collaboration—blending both new and old traditions—are what drive progress in our industry.
And this is where you come in.
Your voice matters. Your story matters. You have a seat at our table.
“When it comes to opportunity, we are a network of women who mention each other when those conversations present themselves.”
Booking speaking engagements for 2024-2025. agwomenconnect@gmail.com
– Venessa Wood, CEO & Founder
What Does Ag Women Connect Do?
“When it comes to opportunity, we are a network of women who mention each other when those conversations present themselves.”
“Never undermine the value of building relationships with like minded people. That’s how history is made and massive change can happen in a very short amount of time.”
The AWC chapters meet monthly to learn, create, and share essential information that will further develop your own agriculture communities and personal journeys. From hosting luncheons that answer questions on how to run a business, working with our ag legislatures, to events that highlight women and their businesses or lifestyles, Ag Women Connect encompasses it all.
Join our AWC Directory and Ag Business Services where you can find valuable resources and women advertising their businesses in a centralized place for you to search, CONNECT, and use at your convenience. It’s important to us that you have business resources that you can use, trust, and count on, for your professional advantage.
Venessa
How Ag Women Connect Gives Back
AWC Foundation “ Fighting for our Famers and Ranchers.”
