Farm Women are Decision Makers – Annie’s Project Prepares Them Well

November 18, 2020
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Farm and ranch women are generating a cultural tide in American agriculture that is moving management, assets, and opportunities to a new wave of farmers across the country. At Annie’s Project courses, farm women become empowered to be better business partners or sole operators through networks and by managing and organizing critical information.

Annie’s Project is a six-week course that is a discussion-based workshop bringing women together to learn from experts in production, financial management, human resources, marketing, and the legal field. There is plenty of time for questions, sharing, reacting, and connecting with presenters and fellow participants. It is a relaxed, fun, and dynamic way to learn, grow and meet other farm women.

Whether new or experienced, understanding the five areas of agricultural risk, knowing how to analyze agricultural spreadsheets and other necessary skills are vital.  Learning them in a friendly environment where questions and discussion are welcomed, allow the learning process to flourish.

Annie’s Project courses have successfully reached more than 9,000 farm and ranch women in 33 states.  The next one in your area begins on February 18, 2021 at Stoy Farms in Ashley, Indiana in partnership with Purdue University Extension Steuben County and OSU Extension Williams County.

The cost for the course is $50 per person, which includes a workbook and support materials for all sessions.  A boxed meal will be served before each class at 5:30 p.m. Sessions will take place Thursday evenings from 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. starting on February 18 until March 25. Course size is limited, and registration is due January 19 at bit.ly/NEINAnnies or 260-668-1000 ext. 1400. All local health regulations will be followed to provide the safest environment possible.

Linda, an Annie’s Project alumna says, “I took the class to gain a better understanding about agribusiness and how financial decisions impact our farm operation.  I have a better understanding of balance sheets and the futures market…this class has improved communication with my spouse on concerns he works with on a daily basis.”

For more information contact Crystal Van Pelt, Steuben County Agriculture & Natural Resources Educator at 260-668-1000 ext. 1400 or cvanpelt@purdue.edu. More information can be found on the Annie’s Project website at www.AnniesProject.org.