SIBLEY, Iowa — Iowa State University Extension and Outreach announces a new program for women in agriculture in Northwest Iowa. The group, named “Annie’s Alumni,” is designed for local agri-women to gather together, network and learn from each other. The first gathering will be held Thursday, Jan. 10 at the Osceola Community Hospital Education Room in Sibley.
ISU Extension and Outreach is well-known for “Annie’s Project,” a six-week agricultural business education program that empowers farm and ranch women who want to be more knowledgeable about their ag enterprises and decisions. The Annie’s Alumni group builds off the course, with the goal of continuing education and networking for Annie’s Project graduates from Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O’Brien and Clay Counties.
“Our Annie’s Alumni Group is designed to provide continuing education and networking to past Annie’s Project participants,” said Ashley Peters, Osceola County Youth Coordinator with ISU Extension and Outreach and an Annie’s Project graduate who is hosting the event. “However, the group is open to all women in agriculture. Participants do not need to have taken Annie’s Project. We invite any interested agri-women to join us on the 10th.”
Peters shared that the goal is to have quarterly Annie’s Alumni Gatherings with the host location rotating throughout the six Northwest Iowa participating counties of Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O’Brien and Clay. Each evening session will feature a supper and networking time, an educational presentation and a “DIY” or “make-and-take” session.
On Jan. 10, the educational session will be “Farm Stress Management,” presented by Lori Hayungs, Human Sciences Specialist in Family Life with ISU Extension and Outreach. The evening will begin with supper served at 5:30 p.m., Hayungs’s presentation at 6:00 p.m. and a “DIY” project at 7:00 p.m.
There is no cost to attend and participate in the Jan. 10 gathering; however, an RSVP is requested to plan adequately for meals, materials and seating. Also, in case of weather-related cancellation, appropriate contacts can be made. To RSVP for the Jan. 10 Annie’s Alumni gathering, call or email Sandy at 712-754-3648 or slamfers@iastate.edu.
Click the link for a flyer: Annie’s Alumni Flyer for Jan. 10, 2019
— Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
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