{"id":80153,"date":"2026-05-01T00:05:40","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T00:05:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/english.saigonbiz.com\/vn\/inc-names-farmstead-1868s-monica-cody-to-its-2026-female-founders-500-list\/"},"modified":"2026-05-01T00:05:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T00:05:40","slug":"inc-names-farmstead-1868s-monica-cody-to-its-2026-female-founders-500-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/english.saigonbiz.com\/vn\/inc-names-farmstead-1868s-monica-cody-to-its-2026-female-founders-500-list\/","title":{"rendered":"Inc. Names Farmstead 1868\u2019s Monica Cody to Its 2026 Female Founders 500 List"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Inc.\u2019s annual Female Founders list celebrates the nation\u2019s most innovative women entrepreneurs, who collectively generated approximately $12.3 billion in 2025<\/em><\/p>\n

CAZENOVIA, N.Y., April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Farmstead 1868<\/strong> is proud to announce that Monica Cody<\/strong> has been named to Inc.\u2019s 2026 Female Founders 500,<\/u><\/a> an annual list honoring the most dynamic women business leaders in the United States. The honor recognizes founders whose bold ideas, resilience, and execution are shaping the future of their industries.<\/p>\n

Farmstead 1868<\/u><\/a> is a lavender farm and lifestyle brand based in Cazenovia, New York that produces farm-grown lavender wellness products<\/strong> and hosts agritourism experiences including educational workshops and a seasonal lavender festival.<\/p>\n

The 2026 Female Founders honorees collectively generated approximately $12.3 billion in 2025 revenue and $12.2 billion in funding to date, underscoring the economic impact of women-led businesses across sectors.<\/p>\n

Each year, Inc. editors evaluate applications through a rigorous, multi-round selection process. Founders are assessed on both quantitative performance metrics, including revenue growth, funding, sales, and audience size, as well as qualitative factors such as innovation, social impact, and brand momentum. The final list represents entrepreneurs who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and measurable progress over the past year. Previous honorees have included such game-changing leaders as Billie Jean King, Sallie Krawcheck, Serena Williams, and Emma Grede \u2014 all of whom have transformed their industries and broken barriers along the way.<\/p>\n

\u201cFarmstead 1868 began simply with lavender plants, curiosity, and a desire to explore what natural ingredients could become when grown and crafted on a working farm,\u201d says Monica Cody, founder of Farmstead 1868<\/strong>. \u201cWhat started as a small-scale experiment has grown into distilling our own essential oil, creating farm-grown products, teaching classes, and welcoming visitors to experience life on the farm.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Female Founders list highlights women who are building companies, creating jobs, and reshaping industries. Being included alongside so many inspiring founders reinforces something I believe deeply \u2014 that local farms, small businesses, and women-led companies play an important role in the future of our economy and our communities.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Farmstead<\/p>\n

Honoree selection is also honed through the evaluation of the program\u2019s advisory board, which includes Patty Arvielo, co-founder and CEO of New American Funding; Tiffany Dufu, president of the Tory Burch Foundation; Joy Mangano, co-founder and CEO of CleanBoss; Michelle Cordeiro Grant, founder and CEO of GORGIE; Sheila Lirio Marcelo, co-founder and CEO of Ohai.ai and founder of Care.com; and Melissa Mash, co-founder and CEO of Dagne Dover.<\/p>\n

Founded by Monica Cody, Farmstead 1868 blends agricultural heritage with the growing consumer demand for natural, farm-grown products<\/strong>. The company began by cultivating lavender on the fifth-generation family dairy farm and has expanded into a growing collection of lavender wellness products, culinary ingredients, and farm-inspired goods.<\/p>\n

The brand first gained traction through farmers markets and community events, later expanding to direct-to-consumer e-commerce <\/strong>and specialty retail partners as demand grew.<\/p>\n

Farmstead 1868 follows responsible farming and production practices, and participates industry programs including:<\/p>\n