Liberia: Female Agriculturist Cultivates 15 Acres of Farmland in Bong

Women account for eighty-five percent of the agricultural labor force of Liberia, playing an important role in the management of food production.

Despite the critical position and contribution of women in agriculture, women are often discriminated against, preventing them from acquiring ownership, access to and control of land.

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