A Risk Management Workshop for Farm Women
(Morrisville, NY – Sept. 2015) Annie’s Project classes (6) will be held in Morrisville 100 Eaton St. Wednesday Oct. 7, 14, 21, and 28, followed on Nov. 11 and 18, respectively. All classes are held from 6 to 9 p.m., with a light meal at 5:30 p.m.
The Annie’s Project course is designed especially for farm women to help them develop their management and decision-making skills for their farms. This workshop gives farm women the opportunity to learn from agricultural professionals and network with other farm women. Sessions include brief presentations, discussions focused on the participant’s questions, and hands on training.
The course will focuses on five areas of farm risk: 1) Marketing and Pricing, 2) Production Risk, 3) Financial Management, 4) Human and Personal Risk, and 5) Legal Risk.
Annie’s Project is designed for farm women who have been in farming or a part of farming for at least the last five years, and want to develop their understanding, interpretation, and opportunities in sustainable agriculture.
Interested participants should visit http://madisoncountycce.org/events/2015/10/07/annies-project-classic or, for more details contact Katherine Brosnan at 315-684-3001 ext. 100 or email kmb279@cornell.edu. Enrollment is limited.