Program To Empower Farm Women Available

farm sunsetSibley, Iowa — If you are a woman and need to make some tough decisions about your farm, there’s a program coming up just for you.

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is accepting registrants for Annie’s Project, a program focused on empowering women in agriculture, to be held in Sibley during February and March.

Gary Wright, Farm Management Specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach says that Annie’s Project is a nationally-recognized leadership training program created to guide women in making good decisions for their farm business.


He says that one of the foundations of Annie’s Project is that women learn best with and from other women, so whenever possible, the sessions will be led by women who are experts in their field.

Wright says it’s both for women who grew up on the farm and those who didn’t. Young, middle-aged, and older women are all encouraged to attend, no matter what their background.

He says the program will be held at the Osceola Community Hospital Education Room in Sibley beginning Thursday, February 23rd and continuing every Thursday through March 30th. There will be a meal at 5:30 p.m. and the session will last from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

According to Wright, whether women are the sole operators of their agricultural operation or working in partnership with their spouse or other business partners, Annie’s Project provides women with the knowledge and resources they need to be successful in the industry.

There is a $75 course fee to participate in Annie’s Project in Sibley. Wright recommends registering soon as space is limited and classes tend to fill up quickly. For more information and/or to register online, visit http://www.aep.iastate.edu/womeninag/2017/sibley or contact the Osceola County Extension and Outreach office at 712-754-3648 or slamfers@iastate.edu.

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