Ready to take charge of your farm or small business? Join our Annie’s Project 5-part workshop series and gain the tools, strategies, and confidence to succeed! Connect with like-minded women, learn from experts, and transform your passion into profit. Don’t miss this chance to invest in yourself and your future—sign up today!
What is Annie’s Project?
Annie’s Project is an educational program specifically designed to empower women in agriculture (and rural business). It offers workshops that focus on the business and risk management skills needed for successful farm and agribusiness operations. The program brings in experts to cover topics like financial management, estate planning, marketing, and production. It also fosters a supportive learning environment where women can connect, share experiences, and build a community of knowledge and support.
Workshop Dates
Your fee grants you access to all 5 workshops in the series. Each workshop will include a meal.
- Monday, January 13, 2025 – Morgan County Fairgrounds, Brush, 5:30-9pm
- Monday, January 20, 2025 – Morgan County Fairgrounds, Brush, 5:30-9pm
- Monday, January 27, 2025 – Firehall, Wiggins, 5:30-9pm
- Saturday, February 1, 2025 – Country Road Vines & Wines, Fort Morgan, 9am-3pm
- Monday, February 3, 2025 – Firehall, Wiggins, 5:30-9pm
Series Info
Cost: $82 per person (includes entry into all 5 workshops and meals)
Register by: Friday, January 3, 2025
Meals will be provided at each workshop by Morgan County 4-H clubs!
In partnership with:
Workshop Topics
When you register you will have access to all five workshops in the series taught by leading experts in their respective fields.
Financial Statements & Analysis
- Completing a Balance Sheet & Income Statement
- Record-keeping
- Cash Flow Budgeting
- Business vs. Family Budgeting
- Applying for Financing
- Using records to drive management decisions
- Understand how farm finances are standardized so farms can be compared
- Know which financial ratios lenders scrutinize
- Understand your own ratios so you know how they compare to others
Commodity Marketing
- Grain market terminology
- Different grain contracts
- Different market channels for livestock
- What practices should you use if sending cattle to feedlots
- Seasonality of commodity prices (typical highs/lows through the year for each commodity)
- Importance of a marketing plan
Estate Planning
- How property is owned in your state
- Estate planning tools
- Powers of attorney
- Difference between estate planning and succession planning
- Importance of communication and Planning
Crop/Farm/Business Insurance
- How property is owned in your state
- Estate planning tools
- Power of attorney
- Difference between estate planning and succession planning
- Importance of communication and planning
Thank you to our sponsors!
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