This blog began through a NIFA grant for Missouri Beginning Farmers. It continues today as a way for beginning farmers to learn about new ideas and to hear about upcoming events of interest. It is maintained by Debi Kelly (kellyd@missouri.edu).
Friday, August 16, 2013
Women in Boots & Blue Jeans
The Women in Boots & Blue Jeans is an agriculture risk management conference that will be held in 4 locations on August 21st.
This is the 5th year for a Women in Boots & Blue Jeans Ag Risk Management Conference. This year there will be several new speakers from various backgrounds with expertise in their area. Topics were chosen based on educational interests of farm women and landowners. The program has ben designed to cover topics that will be helpful to make informed decisions and manage farm risk.
Topics include:
* Avoid the Boiling Point (communications and family)
* Measuring for Successful Marketing (outlook and strategies)
* Roll Out a Marketing Plan (marketing plans)
* Mixing Work and Play (farm and family experiences)
* Weigh Ingredients - Stash the Cookie Cutters (estate and succession planning)
* Insuring Success with the Right Ingredients (protecting crops and livestock)
Carrollton - at Carrollton Public Library
Kirksville - at Economic Development Alliance Center
Mexico - at Advanced Technology Center
St. Joseph - at Buchanan County Extension Center
Cost is $35 which includes materials and lunch. To register call:
Carrollton - 660-542-1792
Kirksville - 660-438-2671
Mexico - 573-581-3231
St. Joseph - 816-279-1691
For a full brochure click here.
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