 With the Dakota Farm and Ranch Report, I'm Scott Bachmeier. A new report from AARP highlights the importance of Social Security for women living in rural and farming and ranching communities. State Director Sean Baskill says Social Security is vital for rural residents, but especially for women. Women rely on Social Security payments they earn through years of their hard work, as well as the benefits that their partners have earned. However, it's no secret that women earn less money than men.