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Women in Agriculture Conference here soon |
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November 8, 2017 |
The 2017 Women in Agriculture Conference will
offer women in Washington, Idaho, Oregon,
Montana and Alaska a unique opportunity to
gather in 40 different locations for a one-day
event featuring knowledgeable speakers,
inspiring stories, networking with other
producers and practical advice for learning new
skills.
It will be held on Saturday, November 18, from 8
a.m. to 3 p.m.
This year’s theme, “We Can Do It,” focuses on
developing and strengthening your leadership
skills.
Locally, the conference will be held at the
University of Idaho Boundary County Extension
Office, 6447 Kootenai Street, Bonners Ferry, ID.
Visit the website at
www.womeninag.wsu.edu for details about the
conference and registration.
You can also call Kate Painter at the Boundary
County Extension Office for more information at
(208) 267-3235.
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| Paula Rice,
BeeHaven Farm |
Each location will have a local panel of
successful women farmers who will share their
experiences in developing and managing a
successful farm or farm-based business. Our
local panel consists of Liz Wood, a local cattle
producer; Paula Rice, owner of BeeHaven Farm, a
local flower farm, and Georgia Earley, owner of
Paradise Farms, producing dried fruit products
and juice from her orchard in Boundary County.
This conference is designed for women who are
farming, as well as new and aspiring farmers,
including students. Supporting spouses,
students, interns or people who own an
agriculture-related business are also welcome.
The conference registration fee is $30, but
local scholarships will defer much of the cost
of program participation for Boundary County
participants. The conference registration fee
includes the workshop, light breakfast, lunch
and conference materials.
Students are especially encouraged to attend,
and will receive full scholarships.
The format of this conference enables us to
offer our headline speakers at all locations,
while still tailoring the conference content for
each region, Viebrock added. This interactive
and engaging conference will motivate women in
agriculture to use their leadership skills to
define the future of agriculture.
“Last year, nearly 600 women attended,” said
Viebrock. “Many attendees reported it is the
best conference for women producers because it
presents practical information they can use
right away.”
The lineup for the day includes Alexis Taylor,
Oregon Department of Agriculture Director who
will challenge participants to strengthen their
leadership skills, become more involved with
long-time farmers and inspire new farmers. Under
her leadership at USDA, the Women in Ag
initiative became a driving force in the USDA
mission to support the growing and diverse next
generation of farmers and ranchers.
Ann Schwartz, Blue Heron Farm owner in the
Skagit Valley of Washington State, has a
prominent role in sustainable agriculture and is
deeply rooted in activism. She will inspire
women farmers to develop or renew leadership
roles within agriculture and their communities.
Her message is to “get involved” and “make a
mark” on your farm and in your community.
Persons with a disability requiring special
accommodations while participating in this
program may contact Kate Painter at (208)
267-3235 or email her at
kpainter@uidaho.edu. |
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