Annie’s Project is a six-week educational series for women in agriculture that focuses on enhancing communication, production, and marketing skills. Participants are given information and resources to expand their knowledge on the presented topics. A meal is provided during each session, and participants build a network with fellow women in agriculture. Register by Monday, January 20th, by calling the Extension Office at (419) 636-5608. The cost of this program is $50.00.
For more information, visit go.osu.edu/wmsannies25
Annie's Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing educational programs designed to strengthen women's roles in modern agricultural enterprises. Our mission is to empower women in agriculture to be successful through education, networks, and resources.
Who is Annie?
Annie grew up in a small farm community with a goal to marry a farmer, and she did. Annie spent her life learning how to be an involved business partner with her farm husband.
Annie’s Project, and later work-shops related to farm finance and farm transition was designed by her daughter, Ruth Fleck Hambleton, an Extension Educator specializing in farm risk management at the University of Illinois. The Project aims to provide risk management education for women involved in all aspects of the agriculture industry. Since 2000, well over 5,000 women have completed the workshop.
What women have said about Annie's Project?
- “I changed my mind about how to approach communication with my in-laws as business partners.”
- “I have gained tools to help improve management of our farm and insight on how to communicate the resources to other members of the farm.”
- “I appreciated getting to meet others with a shared interest.”
- “I encourage any woman to attend one of these great programs!”