Beauties in Agriculture, Proud of Their Profession: 'You With Makeup and Nails Go to the Barn...'
From a young age, she takes care of 450 female cows on the family farm where she grew up, which deals with raw milk production and farming. She is a star on social media, which she uses to break down prejudices about women in agriculture.
TL;DR
- Sofija Plavšić uses social media to challenge stereotypes about women in agriculture.
- Marijana Hajduković designed a tractor to honor her grandfather and demonstrate women's capabilities in male-dominated fields.
- In Serbia, women make up about 42% of the agricultural workforce, primarily on family farms.
- Many women in agriculture lack secure social and pension insurance.
- Women often face prejudice and discrimination, discouraging independent business ventures in agriculture.
- A credit line with a 1% fixed interest rate is available for women in agriculture.