Women's Day preparations are in full swing, not only on our farm but across the flower industry.
According to the United Nations, International Women's Day is celebrated in many countries around the world. It is a day when women are recognized for their achievements without regard to divisions, whether national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political. It is an occasion for looking back on past struggles and accomplishments, and more importantly, for looking ahead to the untapped potential and opportunities that await future generations of women.
Here at home in the United States, we just refer to it as Women's Day, since this is where the holiday started in 1909.
My first encounter with Women's Day was about 10 years ago while serving in the United States Peace Corps. I was serving in the island nation of Kiribati which is a series of low lying atolls about half way between Hawaii and Fiji. On the surface you may think this sounds like a pretty sweet assignment, and I won't lie to you some days were absolutely ideal, however, the reality of living on a desert island has some big challenges to face on a daily level.
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