TROY, Ohio — Female farmers, whether farming on their own or in a partnership, realize the importance of the business side of farming. Annie’s Project provides education and a support network to enhance business skills of women involved in all aspects of agriculture.
Annie spent her lifetime learning to be an involved farm business partner with her husband. Annie’s life experiences inspired her daughter, a university Extension agent, to create a program for women living and working in the complex, dynamic agriculture business environment. Annie’s Project fosters problem solving, record keeping and decision-making skills in farm women.
A weekend retreat will be offered in Houston, Ohio, on Feb. 2-4. Women will receive training in five areas of agricultural risk management: financial, marketing, production, legal and human resources. Most importantly women are able to network and develop relationships with other women in agriculture.
Past participants have had this to say about the program:
“I changed my mind about how to approach communication with my in-laws as business partners.”
“I have gained tools to help improve management of our farm and insight on how to communicate the resources to other members of the farm.”
“I appreciated getting to meet others with a shared interest.”
“I encourage any woman to attend one of these great programs!”
The retreat will be held at Western Buckeye Christian Camp, 5455 Roeth Rd, Houston, OH 45333. The cost is $95 per person and includes all lodging, materials and meals. Please bring bedding and towels. The registration deadline is Jan. 19. For questions about this retreat, please contact Amanda Douridas at Douridas.9@osu.edu or 937-484-1526.
Registration for both workshops can be found at https://u.osu.edu/ohwomeninag/.
— Ohio State University Extension
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