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Women in Agriculture

Annie’s Project

The mission of Annie’s Project is to empower farm women to be better business partners through networks and by managing and organizing critical information.

Beef Extension

The beef industry is viable and strong in Missouri — ranking among the nation's leaders in beef cattle production. Beef Extension offers resources for Missouri’s beef industry on nutrition, reproduction, health, forages, environmental management, business management and more.

Pearls of Production

Pearls of Production is a hands-on educational program for women involved in livestock production. The program consists of a classroom setting and focused on key animal production topics presented by female industry leaders addressing women safety issues working with livestock, livestock health concerns, current topics in the livestock industry, policy and regulatory issues, taking care of yourself, and how to be a positive influence…

MU Extension holds short-term operating plan workshops

March 11, 2025

Annie's Project empowered Marion County farmer Amy Lehenbauer

March 16, 2023

From Idea to Fruition

February 1, 2021

MU receives USDA grant to help veterans, Latinos, women and others to farm

April 13, 2018

Annie's Project shares resources and builds confidence for women farmers

Article from the Missourian - Jan. 23, 2020

Barry County women in dairy social media training (PDF)

Building Resilience Together (PDF)

Women in Agriculture - Building Resilience Together Workbook - 5 Week Program, complied & edited by Bob Bertsch

Building Resilience Together Workbook - 8 Week Program (PDF)

Women in Agriculture - Building Resilience Together Workbook - 8 Week Program, complied & edited by Bob Bertsch

Field Specialist in Dairy

Field Specialist in Community Development

Statewide poultry specialist; Field Specialist in Livestock

Karen Funkenbusch

Assistant Extension Professor

Extension Engagement Specialist

Regional Director - Southwest Region

Research Specialist Senior

Field Specialist in Agricultural Business

Elizabeth Picking

Field Specialist in Livestock

Amie Schleicher

Field Specialist in Livestock

Field Specialist in Livestock

State 4-H Ag & Natural Resource Specialist

Field Specialist in Agricultural Business

Field Specialist in Agronomy

Field Specialist in Agricultural Business