RED BLUFF, Calif. — The International Year of the Woman Farmer highlights the vital role women play in agriculture, with two Northstate farmers, Audrey Pascone and Heather Austin of Red Gate Ranch in Red Bluff, recognized by California Grown.
“It was a surprise we had no idea, so it was just kind of fun to be acknowledged for what we do at the farm and we’re really passionate about growing good food and getting good food out into the community,” said Pascone.
The International Year of the Woman Farmer highlights the vital role women play in agriculture, with two Northstate farmers, Audrey Pascone and Heather Austin of Red Gate Ranch in Red Bluff, recognized by California Grown.1/23/26 (KRCR)
Originally from the Bay Area, Pascone and Austin share their health journeys and educate the public through their organic products.
The California Grown organization reports that women operate 63% of farms in the state, Austin emphasizing there are quite a few women in the farming industry.
Pascone encourages support for local farmers, emphasizing the benefits of nutritious food for both our bodies and future generations. If you want to taste locally grown organic produce, Red Gate Ranch products are available at the Redding Farmers Market every Saturday morning behind City Hall.
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