Ag Women Connect Foundation Giving Back

The Ag Women Connect Foundation was created in 2023 when Venessa Wood recognized a need for a foundation dedicated to supporting people in agriculture who have faced natural disasters. This vision was formed shortly after tornadoes devastated Matador, Texas, and Perryton, Texas.

As someone who has grown up in agriculture, Venessa knows firsthand that it’s never just one challenge. It’s floods, fires, drought, and storms—sometimes all within the same season. The heart of this foundation comes from a place of deep empathy, because those in agriculture have lived through it. Yet, despite the hardships, they continue to farm and ranch with faith, resilience, and perseverance no matter what circumstances come their way.

The foundation was also created to give back to individuals and families who have lost loved ones or simply need support—whether that means rebuilding barns, repairing fences, or having a community that will show up, listen, and remind them that there is hope on the other side. We believe strongly that through faith in God and in one another, healing and restoration are possible.

In addition to disaster relief, the Ag Women Connect Foundation provides scholarships to students pursuing careers in agriculture. Many deserving young people fall through the cracks because they may not attend a traditional four-year university. Some choose to return to their family ranch or farm, start their own business, attend trade school, or enroll in a two-year program. All of these paths are valuable, necessary, and vital to the future of agriculture.

Through Venessa’s personal experience and the stories shared within our community, we know these students are bright, motivated, and already giving back to the industry. Our mission is to honor them regardless of the path they choose.

In just a few short years, the Ag Women Connect Foundation has awarded 21 scholarships to young women and men across the United States. Each recipient receives not only financial support, but also a Montana Silversmiths belt buckle and, as of last year, a cowboy hat from Pro Hats and an audio book, “I’ll Drop You Off” by Kris Wilson. 

We are incredibly grateful for the community that makes this possible—our sponsors, partners, and supporters who provide encouragement, wisdom, and resources. Our goal is for this scholarship to mean more than financial aid. It represents mentorship, connection, and long-term relationships that extend far beyond the award itself.

This is more than a foundation. It is a family, a network, and a promise to stand beside those who feed, clothe, and fuel our nation.

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