Women in livestock webinar series starts March 25
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension’s Pearls of Production committee is hosting five online sessions for women livestock producers across the state over the next few months. Although the content is created for women producers, all producers are welcome to attend. The first “Pixels for Production” session is 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, and focuses on small ruminants like goats and sheep.
Annie's Project helps Ralls County woman navigate farm ownership
Jan Golian gained farm-management confidence and business skills through a women-focused ag program, helping her stay and thrive on her farm.
Annie's Project empowered Marion County farmer Amy Lehenbauer
PALMYRA, Mo. – Annie’s Project, a program offered by University of Missouri Extension for two decades, gave Amy Lehenbauer the confidence she needed to become active in the family farm. Lehenbauer is one of more than 19,000 women across the nation who completed the program during the past 20 years, says MU Extension agriculture business specialist Karisha Devlin.
MU joins celebration of Annie's Project
Missouri celebrates 20 years of Annie’s Project, empowering women in agriculture through education, networking, and leadership development.
Sobba wins Annie's Project ag educator award
Mary Sobba earned the 2018 Annie’s Project Women in Ag Educator Award for her leadership, statewide reach, and inspiring rural audiences.