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It’s Not Too Late to Register for the East Ohio Women in Agriculture Conference!

It’s not too late! We are extending the registration deadline for the 2017 East Ohio Women in Agriculture Conference until next Friday, March 17. Please tell anyone that you think would enjoy a day of fun, learning and networking.

This year’s conference will be Friday, March 24 from 9:00 am – 3:45 pm. The event will be held at R. G. Drage Career Technical Center, 2800 Richville Drive SE, Massillon, OH 44646.

This year’s program will feature 18 break-out sessions presented by OSU Extension educators, farmers, and partner agencies including: Business & Finance; Plants & Animals; Communication; Home & Family; Special Interest (energy, beekeeping and farmland preservation); and one youth session. Our keynote speaker for this year will be Marlene Eick of Herdmark Media.

We hope to see you there!

Register online with credit card at www.regonline.com/womeninageast or complete and send this registration form 2017 East Ohio WIA Registration Flyer

Annie’s Project in Crawford County, January 25 – March 1

Annie’s Project is a six week program designed to strengthen women’s roles in the modern farm enterprise.   Annie’s Project fosters problem solving, record keeping, decision-making skills, and networking for farm women.  The six week session will begin on January 25, 2017 and continue every Wednesday from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm at Pickwick Place, 1875 North Sandusky Ave., Bucyrus, Ohio.  Contact the Crawford County OSU Extension Office at 419-562-8731 to register or visit Annie’s Project – Crawford County OSU Extension for registration information.  Space is limited, so register before January 18. Child care may be available if 2 or more participants need.

 

Farm Management Program Opportunities This Winter

Looking for learning opportunities? There are several educational programs from OSU Extension this winter about farm management topics like: financial statements and ratios, record keeping, transition planning, business planning, and much more. Some programs are focused specifically for women and some encourage participation from everyone in the farming operation. You can find these programs under Upcoming Events on the OSU Extension Ohio Ag Manager website.