Vangelina Parmačka from Budinarci named among FAO's 100 Women Heroes
She represented North Macedonia at the World Food Forum in Rome and runs a family farm with around 600 sheep producing traditional sheep cheese.
Vangelina Parmačka from the village of Budinarci was named among the "100 Women Heroes in Agrifood Systems and Rural Development" by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
Parmačka travelled to Rome to represent North Macedonia at the World Food Forum, where she received recognition at FAO headquarters.
Recognition and the World Food Forum
The FAO list highlights women whose work strengthens food systems and rural communities. Parmačka's selection places her among farmers and producers from around the world acknowledged for their local leadership and contributions to sustainable agriculture.
In Budinarci she and her family operate a farm of around 600 sheep and produce traditional sheep cheese. Parmačka is involved daily in animal care, production and the marketing of the farm's products.
Her recognition underscores the role of small family farms and women producers in rural development and food security in North Macedonia.
Photo: FAO)
