Putnam farm women invited to take part in Annie's Project

Monday, February 11, 2013

SPENCER -- The 2013 session of Annie's Project -- a program developed to empower farm women to be better business partners -- is scheduled in Spencer each Tuesday from Feb. 19-March 26.

Participants from Putnam County are welcome to join this program if interested.

Purpose of the program is to help agricultural women gain the understanding and knowledge necessary to be active and involved farm partners.

In addition, Annie's Project will help women find new ways to balance demands of family, community and professionalism within the agricultural community.

Sessions will combine lecture, discussion, individual and small group activities and computer training.

Specific topics include: Real Colors (personality profiles), Managing Risk, Analyzing the Business, Marketing Grain and Livestock, Recordkeeping and Communicating Goals.

Classes will be held at the Extension Office from 1-4 p.m. The program runs for six consecutive weeks. Each program is three hours in length. Registration is limited so individuals are encouraged to register early.

Registration for the course is $75 and includes books, refreshments, and materials. For more details and registration information, go the website www.agriculture.purdue.edu/wia/anniesproject.htm or contact Jenna Smith at the Clay and Owen County Extension Service at 812-829-5020. Full payment must accompany registration applications.

For more information about the program, persons may call the Putnam County Extension Office at 653-8411 and ask for Jackie Baumann or Ann Delchambre.

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