State farmers' day 2025: A festival of the women's power in Ybbs!

State farmers' day 2025: A festival of the women's power in Ybbs!

On a festive occasion in the Stadthalle YBBS, the association "The Farmers of Lower Austria" celebrated its State Fearing Day and the General Assembly on January 16, 2025. The hall was full of women in traditional costumes, which underlined the importance of the event. Irene Neumann-Hartberger was unanimously elected to be the state farmer. This decision was supported by around 42,000 members of the umbrella organization, which includes 351 farmers' associations. Numerous guests of honor, among them Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner and Federal Minister Klaudia Tanner, congratulated the re-elected state farmer and emphasized the importance of farmers for society, such as Noen reported .

important voices at the state farmers' day

Mikl-Leitner emphasized the central role of farmers in agriculture and their effects on rural development. She explained that the farmers are not only essential suppliers, but also traditional and innovators in agriculture. "You are the foundation of domestic agriculture and guarantees the future viability of the rural region," summed up the governor. Her call to the enthusiasm and creativity within the cottage movement was very well received, including the words of Stephan Pernkopf, who praised the positive attitude and joie de vivre of the farmers. "You can use your positive way to inspire others for life in agriculture," he said, as well as .