Our community is stronger when more of us are visible. And not just during Pride Month, but in the everyday stories of how we live, work, and are leaders in agriculture and our rural communities.
When Pride In Agriculture first began, I started by sharing Q&As from LGBTQ+ people and allies across the agriculture community. These stories remind people that we exist, that we contribute, and that we’ve been here all along. They open the door for conversations that might never happen otherwise.
And I’m continuing to share more of those perspectives as we move into the new year.
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Whether you’re a farmer or rancher, a service provider in the industry, a researcher, an extension agent, a rural community member, or someone whose work touches agriculture in any way, your experiences matter.
Hearing from LGBTQ+ people who choose to stay on farms or ranches helps us increase visibility in our rural communities. Stories from LGBTQ+ people who have left their rural communities to find belonging elsewhere help us better understand why people leave.
Every story from an ally helps empower others to better understand what allyship can look like for them.
And your story might be the one that helps someone else feel a little less alone.
An invitation to share your story
I’ve created a quick Q&A form for anyone willing to share their experiences with Pride In Agriculture. The questions are designed to invite your perspectives on what belonging looks like and the role LGBTQ+ people have in our industry and communities.
Here’s the link to the questionnaire. LGBTQ+ people and allies are invited to respond.
You’re welcome to share as much or as little as you feel comfortable with. You can remain anonymous if needed. Anonymous perspectives are just as important, especially for people navigating environments where visibility carries risk.
After you submit, I will reach out with any clarifying questions or requests for photos.
Why these stories matter
Every profile published does a few things:
- It shows LGBTQ+ people in agriculture that we’re not alone.
- It helps allies understand what support looks like in real life with everyday actions.
- It reminds the broader agriculture community that we’re already here, doing the work, contributing in countless ways.
If someone comes to mind, please pass this along.
You might know someone whose story deserves a place in this series. Please share this post or send them the questionnaire link directly. Pride In Agriculture has always been community-driven, and the most meaningful connections often happen through word of mouth.
Thank you for being part of this work, for showing up in the ways you can, and for helping build a community where people feel safe to be themselves while doing the work they love.
I’m excited to share these stories with you.
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