Celebrate the third annual Women in Horticulture Week

Women are making great strides across many industries. On May 18, 2022, the U.S. Soccer Federation agreed to a historic agreement: equalized compensation for the first time in history.

Over the last 20 years, female entrepreneurs have grown by 114% — specifically, 13% in the professional and scientific services category, including horticulture. According to American Express, women owners employ 9.4 million workers and generate $1.9 trillion in revenue.

"Women play a crucial role in the horticulture industry—not only as entrepreneurs, growers, researchers, marketers, and employees at all levels but also as the largest consumers of home and garden products," says Katie Dubow, president of Garden Media Group. "As a second-generation women-owned business, I am proud to celebrate inspirational, hardworking, dedicated women and spotlight their contributions to the horticulture industry with Women in Horticulture Week."

While the number of women-owned firms continues to grow, the U.S. Census Bureau states that women are still earning less than men, $38,238 in average annual payroll per female employee compared with $54,114.

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