Women in Agriculture is a program for women involved in the agriculture industry, farming or who have an interest in learning more about agriculture. The program provides information and educational resources on a number of agriculture topics. 

Agenda:

  • 9 am - Welcome & Introductions
  • 9:05 am - NRCS/SWCD/FSA programs - Matt Miller, District Conservationist, NRCS
  • 9:30-10: Disaster Preparedness, Darla Campbell, MU Extension 
  • 10 am- Tree Roots, Facts and Fallacies, Yvette Amerman, MDC
  • 11:00 am-Break
  • 11:15 am – Simplifying Farm and Garden Work, Jennifer Schutter, MU Extension 
  • 12:15 pm – Lunch
  • 1:00 pm –Beef Cattle Nutrition/Managing Pastures, Zac Erwin, MU Extension 
  • 2:00 pm- Farm Safety, Valerie Tate, MU Extension
  • 3:00-3:30 pm-Flower arranging (make a mini arrangement to take home)
  • 3:30 pm - Wrap-up and adjourn

Pre-registration is required. 

Cost: $15

Contact: Jennifer Schutter, schutterjl@missouri.edu, 660-665-9866

Partners:
Wildflower Grove (Casey Jefferson-Coy and Alana Dennis)