Purdue Women in Agriculture regional meeting set March 19

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

It is not uncommon to find women working alongside their spouses or even on their own to help their families and farms prosper and grow.

The Purdue Extension Women in Ag Team is committed to providing educational opportunities, current resources and a network of support to position all women for success in the agriculture industry through skill development, confidant decision-making and personal well-being.

On Thursday, March 19, the Purdue Women in Agriculture regional meeting will take place at the Putnam County Fairgrounds in Greencastle, Indian. Registration will start at 9:30 a.. with the program running from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participants will have the opportunity to hear from Purdue University professors and Extension educators on a range of topics, including: Risk Management for Grain Marketing, Capitalizing on the Generations Involved in Your Family Farm, Heart Health, Creating Goals and Clearly Communicating Them and the emergency management tool titled Code Red.

Registration is required by Thursday, March 12 to ensure adequate materials and lunches are available for all attendees.

Registration costs are $30 per person.

For more information about this event, persons may contact Purdue Extension Putnam County at 653-8411 or by email at smith535@purdue.edu. Anyone requiring auxiliary aids and services due to a disability or who has a special foods needs is asked to call 574-372-2340 by March 12.

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