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A female ag student at the University of Idaho. More women are enrolling in university agriculture programs.

 Courtesy University of Idaho

As more female students study in agricultural colleges, University of Idaho Extension educator Colette DePhelps expects more women in roles as technical assistance providers, beyond university extension, in the overall industry.

Current enrollment for University of Idaho agricultural programs is 64% female. Average female enrollment for 2013-2017 was 59.3%. The average from 2018-2022 is 63.4%.

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