Women have played and continued to play a key role in the conservation of basic life support system such as land, water, flora and fauna. Some historians believe that it was women who first domesticated crop plants and there by initiated the art and science of farming. India is predominantly an agriculture country and majority of farmwomen actively participate in many agriculture and animal husbandry related activities, besides their usual role of caring for children and home keeping. Hence women have a major role in decision-making in agriculture, animal husbandry and household activities. This study was conducted to know the role of farmwomen in decision-making related to farm and household operations. The participation of women in the decision-making process is an important segment of each and every household. These decisions vary in importance and affect the farm families in one-way or other.

Keyword: Decision Making, Farmwomen, Farm and Household Operation