Gender Parity in Farming with Taryn and Emily

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Gender parity in farming and equality for women in agriculture could feed millions more around the world. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations estimate that closing the gender gap in agricultural inputs alone could lift 100–150 million people out of hunger.

This podcast hears from Social Impact Pioneers: Emily Janoch from the NGO CARE and Taryn Barclay from multi-national company Cargill.

Together they talk deeply about why women are critical to prosperous food supply chains, what difference it would make if we take women seriously in the agricultural sector and how supporting women and their communities is essential for long term sustainability.

Spoiler alert: “When women have more access, control and ownership over their businesses – they deliver incredible success and impact for themselves, their families and their communities.” Explains Taryn.

NGOs and corporates often partner but not many partnerships run for so long or as deeply as the partnership between Cargill and CARE. Cargill connects farmers with markets, customers with ingredients and families with daily essentials. Whilst CARE started with a simple emergency relief package, delivered over seven decades ago.

Cargill and CARE’s relationship stretches back to 1958 when Cargill contributed to ‘Care’s food crusade.’ Today, Cargill and CARE launch a new phase of the latest iteration of their partnership as they continue to work in developing gender parity in farming businesses and agricultural communities. Prepare to hear an open and honest discussion about what it takes to make partnerships really work as Taryn and Emily discuss how they could make their partnership even better.

A little on Emily and Taryn:
Emily Janoch is the Senior Director for Thought Leadership and Knowledge Management and Learning at CARE. For a decade and a half Emily has been designing systems to capture and share information to help improve impact, build dignity, and eradicate poverty.

Taryn Barclay is the Senior Director for Strategic Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement at Cargill. With over 20 years of experience working in large, global multinational corporations. Taryn works to advance Cargill’s food security and environmental sustainability partnerships.

I hope you enjoy this conversation and I would love your feedback.

Links:

The partnership
CARE
Cargill
FAO, Women in Agriculture Closing the Gender Gap for Development 

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