The Top Producer Women in Agriculture Award (formerly the Executive Women in Agriculture Trailblazer Award) will be given to a female producer who is a shining example for her peers. The winner will be an advocate for agriculture and represent an innovative farming or ranching operation.
Entrants are judged on agricultural advocacy (50%), farm business innovation (30%) and industry or community leadership (20%).
To apply, complete the entry form below and attach your resume and two letters of reference from an industry peer, banker or agribusiness leader. Winners agree to be recognized in articles published in Top Producer magazine and online. Any financial information remains confidential unless entrants agree to its release.
The winner’s prizes include:
- A trip for two including hotel accommodations and a flat travel reimbursement stipend to attend the 2027 Top Producer Summit (Feb.15-17, 2027 in Nashville, TN)
- Additional prizes provided by award sponsor(s)
Questions? Contact Margy Eckelkamp at meckelkamp@farmjournal.com.
Click here to download the 2027 application
Read about the 2026 winner, Helle Ruddenklau, Amity, Ore.
Read about the 2025 winner, Kimberly Ratcliff, Oakwood, Texas
Read about the 2024 winner, Pam Johnson, Floyd, Iowa
Read about the 2023 winner, Marcia Ruff, Circleville, Ohio
Read about the 2022 winner, Susan Weaver Ford, Kenly, N.C.
Read about the 2021 winner, Jennie Schmidt, Sudlersville, Md.
Read about the 2020 winners, Macey Wessels and Shelly Boshart Davis, Tangent, Ore.
Read about the 2019 winner, April Hemmes of Hampton, Iowa
