WIRED - Women in Ranching - Education & Development

03/27/2026

Know a gal deserving of the Female Farmer of the Year award?? Nominate her here!

NEW ORLEANS, March 19, 2026 – In recognition of 2026 being designated the International Year of the Woman Farmer, Women in Agribusiness (WIA), in partnership with the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), has added a new award to its annual WIA Demeter Award of Excellence. Exclusive to this year...

02/17/2026

ICYMI: Her Side of the Fence Takeaways

In Nashville, we hosted a discussion to help us learn how to better identify, reach and know our target audience. Here’s what we learned:

1. We’re all busy juggling many things and we don’t like to say no. Clear, concise and direct communication will be the most effective.
2. There is a 70% chance we’re opening your email on our smartphone. Use a descriptive subject line or introduction and dynamic formatting where possible.
3. There is no one-size-fits-all.
4. Word-of-mouth advertising and personal referrals are your best secret weapon.

02/14/2026

What better thing to get your loved one than activities with new friends and great locations? ❤️Beef

02/03/2026

Come to the Marquee stage at this afternoon to gain some quick insight, engage with fantastic ladies in the industry, and maybe go home with some goodies. For those who can’t join us in person follow along on Facebook.

01/24/2026

Doesn’t learning about herd management on a warm island sound really great right now? 🏝️

But first, let’s talk about how cold our cows are today.

Did you know that a snowy day is one of the best times to evaluate your operation’s nutrition and management? Days like today highlight how much wind protection you have, how adequate your water supply is, and if your feed truck is really as tough as you think it is. The snow also shows you which cows are not keeping up with the herd and may need a boost of nutrition.

The snow on a cow’s back will only accumulate if her body is sufficiently insulating her. The snow then creates additional insulation - like a coat. If her body heat is escaping, the snow will melt and cause her hair to be wet. This makes her colder and requires even more nutrients to keep up. #72 doesn’t have a snow coat to show off yet, but she is fat, healthy, and usually near the best shelter tree or snack pile to be found. No need to worry about this girl!

I don’t think this is a topic we’ll cover in Hawaii, but you never know! There’s only one way to find out. Stay warm out there!

01/19/2026

Future friendships and meeting your online friends IRL are just a bonus of WIRED events. Join us in 2026 to add to your network of people you genuinely like spending time with- with a bonus of learning.

📸 from 2025 WIRED AR/MO hosted at

Sign up at www.ANCW.org/WIRED

01/13/2026

Where will we see you & what are you shopping for?

Of course, go to www.ANCW.org/wired to get registered for the upcoming Women in Ranching Education & Development events

01/08/2026

The countdown has started! Mark your calendars for Feb 1 from 10-11 CST in Nashville during the 2026 American National CattleWomen Annual Convention for the in-person WIRED committee meeting.

If you can’t be in Nashville, feel free to join via this link:
WIRED- Annual Convention Committee Call Sunday, Feb 1 · 10:45 AM–12:15 PM View details & RSVP https://calendar.app.google/7UybfeSRGyQXJpWWA

01/05/2026

We’d love to see photos in the comments of what everyone’s doing on one of the most productive Mondays of the year.

🎥 throwback to some of the learnings at last year’s WIRED in Utah.

GettinItDone

01/02/2026

So excited 2026 is the according to . Make sure to go to www.ANCW.org/wired to find opportunities to connect with a great community of . Have a great year!

12/23/2025

Last minute Christmas shopping?? 🎁

Get the woman in your life the vacation she’s been asking for AND the chance to engage with fellow cattlewomen!

Join us in Hawaii for three days filled with networking, a WIRED event, some ranch tours, and some Cattlewomen Business.

Registration is open now! ANCW.org/WIRED