Annie’s Project

Education for farm women to be offered in Southern Stearns County

By Katie Drewitz, U of M Extension

University of Minnesota Extension is committed to supporting women in agriculture and the unique opportunities and challenges they face. Our collaboration with Annie’s Project brings these women together to gain valuable insights into important matters affecting their lives, all while building a network of supportive peers. We will cover five specific risk management topics and facilitate discussions relevant to their farm business and community. Course topics will include financial reporting, human resources, legal, market risk, and production metrics.

Each class of the course will be held on Thursday evenings for six weeks. Registrants should plan to attend all six sessions. Classes are from 6-9 p.m. with a meal served at 5:30 p.m. Dates are January 20, 27, and February 3, 10, 17, and 24. All classes will be held at the Warner Lake Park Nature Center, 143 County Road, Clearwater, MN 55320.

The course fee is $50 and includes all meals and materials. To register, visit z.umn.edu/CMNAnnies or call (320) 255-6169 ext. 1. Register early; space is limited. Launched in 2002, Annie’s Project – Education for Farm Women is dedicated to strengthening women’s roles in modern farm enterprises and empowering women to be better business partners. To learn more, visit http://anniesproject.org.

If you have questions or need assistance with registration, please call Katie Drewitz or Dana Adams at (320) 255-6169.