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As the global population continues to expand, it is increasingly vital that we work towards improving and fortifying our food supply. One effective way to do so is by fostering greater engagement with women and girls in the realm of agriculture. By leveraging the power of online learning, we can help more women and girls gain the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in agriculture and contribute to the strength and sustainability of our food systems.

Female empowerment is crucial in the agricultural sphere, as women and girls are essential contributors to food production and food security. Yet, they are often underrepresented and inadequately supported within the agricultural industry. This is not only unjust, but it also limits the productivity and scalability of our food systems. By providing women and girls with access to education, resources, and support within the agricultural sector, we can promote innovation, enhance productivity, and enhance the sustainability of our food systems.

However, simply providing education and resources is not sufficient. We must also address the structural barriers and cultural norms that prevent women and girls from fully participating in agriculture. This includes combating gender-based violence, advancing gender equality, and challenging harmful stereotypes and biases.

A comprehensive approach to education in agriculture is essential, considering the needs of women and girls throughout their lives. Diverse populations, in particular, must be a focus of our efforts. By promoting diversity in agriculture, we can improve the efficiency and productivity of farming, as diversity has been shown to improve business outcomes across sectors.

Online learning can be an effective way to support and educate women and girls in agriculture. By providing accessible and flexible online education, we can help women and girls gain the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in agriculture and build a brighter future for us all. Here are three ways that online learning can enhance the success of education and training in this field:

1. Accessibility: Online learning can make education and training more accessible to women and girls who may face barriers to in-person learning, such as distance, time constraints, or mobility issues.
2. Flexibility: Online learning can provide women and girls with greater flexibility to learn at their own pace and in a way that fits their individual needs and schedules.
3. Inclusivity: Online learning can help promote inclusivity and diversity in education and training, by providing a platform where women and girls from different backgrounds and experiences can come together to learn and support each other.

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Amesite’s partnership with The City University of New York, the largest urban university system in the United States, is currently delivering professional learning to its students and staff across its 25 campuses. With EWIE Group of Companies (EGC), who provide products and services to over 250 manufacturing facilities across the globe, we successfully launched over 50 professional upskilling courses on our AI-driven technology platform in just 4 days. Within the first 12 weeks, employee scores were 91% against a target of 70%.