The 2nd Southern Ohio Women in Agriculture Conference will take place on April 4, 2025, at Bell Manor in Chillicothe, Ohio. The program will commence at 9:00 AM and will feature a day of engaging speakers, valuable networking opportunities, interactive workshops, and vendor exhibits.
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Conference Highlights
- Grant Writing Strategies—Gwynn Stewart, Assistant Director of Community Development and author of grant writing, will provide insights on identifying funding opportunities, crafting competitive applications, and building relationships with potential funders.
- Marketing for Agricultural Businesses – Christy Welch and Kate Hornyak from OSU Extension Direct Marketing will offer guidance on effective marketing techniques to enhance audience engagement and business growth.
- “From Soil to Success” Panel Discussion – A panel of experienced women farmers will share their insights and expertise:
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- Mandy Way – Farmers’ Markets
- Dana Workman – Livestock
- Liz Fundergurgh – Agronomic Crops
- Alanna Reisinger – Floriculture Production
- Photography for Marketing – Jenny Stoneking and Christy Millhouse of OSU Extension will lead a session on capturing high-quality images for promotional purposes using iPads, cameras, and mobile phones.
- Hands-on Floral Workshop: Participants will learn the fundamentals of processing tulips into a floral arrangement and layering bulbs to cultivate multi-season blooms featuring daffodils, tulips, and crocuses. Each participant will leave with a floral arrangement.
Registration Details
The registration fee is $50, and participants may register online at go.osu.edu/womeninagconf. The deadline to register is March 28, 2025.
We invite women involved in agriculture to attend this enriching event, designed to foster professional growth, enhance skill development, and strengthen connections within the agricultural community.
For additional information, contact: Ryan Slaughter, OSU Extension Ross County at slaughter.71@osu.edu or by calling 740-702-3200 or visit our website or contact the event organizers. We look forward to your participation.