2026 is the International Year of the Woman Farmer, proclaimed by the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) to highlight the role of women in agri-food systems and overcome the barriers that still limit their opportunities. In Castile and León, a region with a strong agricultural identity, rural development projects and European investments support female entrepreneurship and strengthen the role of women at the helm of cooperatives and farms. Their presence in key sectors such as cereal farming, viticulture and livestock breeding is an example of how innovation can arise from inclusion. These empowerment pathways not only increase economic and social resilience, but also help to tackle depopulation and build a more equitable and sustainable agricultural future.