Annie's Project - Iowa

10/04/2022

The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Women in Ag Leadership Conference is seeking Women Impacting Agriculture nominees. The goal of the award is to honor women who are making positive changes in Iowa agriculture.

06/17/2022

Register soon for this great annual Iowa Women in Agriculture Conference!

Registration is open for the Iowa Women in Agriculture Conference, coming up August 4 at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny, Iowa! And be sure to sign up to attend the pre-conference tour on August 3, organized and sponsored by ISU Extension and Outreach Women in Ag!

http://iowawomeninag.org/annual-conference/registration/

02/17/2022

Register today for Annie's Project! Look for additional classes around the state.

https://www.aep.iastate.edu/womeninag/

Still looking for an Annie's Project class near you? Two more classes are open - Oelwein is hosting Annie's Project beginning Feb. 28; class in Marshalltown begins March 22.

Register today!
https://www.aep.iastate.edu/womeninag/

02/01/2022

If you manage the grain marketing for your farm business, register for this class today!
https://www.aep.iastate.edu/womeninag/2022/oskaloosa.html

Are you the grain marketer for your farm business? If so, Advanced Grain Marketing for Women is the class for you! This class will be held at the Mahaska County Extension Office in Oskaloosa beginning February 15.

Register today!
https://www.aep.iastate.edu/womeninag/2022/oskaloosa.html

01/12/2022

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12/08/2021

Annie’s Project announces the Appointment of Seven New Board Members. Congratulations to new board members Marji Alaniz, Carolyn Banks, secretary of the board, Shannon Dill, Cleophus “Cleo” Franklin, Jr., Barbara Rater, Dr. Dee Singh-Knights, and Sam Schwoeppe.

The new board will focus on implementing the organization’s strategic plan and expanding its reach nationwide.

11/18/2021

Managing for Today and Tomorrow is a succession course taught in the tradition of Annie's Project. Des Moines and Henry County Extension offices are partnering to bring this course to women in SE Iowa. Register today!

Managing for Today and Tomorrow: Farm Transition Planning is five-session course on passing down the farm through business, estate, retirement and succession planning. Des Moines and Henry County Extension offices are teaming up to offer this great course to women in southeast Iowa beginning January 27, 2022.

Registration is open!
http://www.aep.iastate.edu/womeninag/2022/henry.html

10/27/2021

The annual Women in Ag Leadership Conference offered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is Nov. 29-30 in Ames.

08/08/2021

Jackson County Women in Ag...Annie's Project begins August 31 in Maquoketa! Class meets twice per week for three weeks. This is a great opportunity to learn effective strategies for making good decisions in five key management areas including financial, human resources, legal, marketing, and production topics.
Register online today!
http://www.aep.iastate.edu/womeninag/2021/maquoketa.html

08/08/2021

The Iowa Women’s Marketing Group is hosting a day-long workshop encouraging women in agriculture to enhance their grain marketing skills. "Bulls, Bears & Butterflies! Enhance Your Grain Marketing Skills" will be held at Reiman Gardens at Iowa State University in Ames on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021. The event begins at 8:30 a.m. and wraps up at 3 p.m. The cost of the workshop is $25 and includes lunch and admission to Reiman Gardens.
Learn more:
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/womeninag/bulls-bears-butterflies-enhance-your-grain-marketing-skills

03/08/2021

Happy International Women's Day!

02/25/2021

Thinking of transitioning your farm business? Set goals, nurture family or non-family conversations, and define the farm legacy in Managing for Today and Tomorrow: Farm Transition Planning. Five-week class in Donnellson begins Mar. 8 - April 5.
https://bit.ly/3jD3bvR

Do you need to think about transitioning your farm business? Learn to set goals, nurture effective family or non-family conversations, and define the farm legacy in Managing for Today and Tomorrow: Farm Transition Planning. Lee County Extension is hosting this class. This five week class begins in Donnellson Monday, March 8 and runs through April 5.

Learn more and register today!
http://www.aep.iastate.edu/womeninag/2021/donnellson.html

02/25/2021

Coming soon...Women Managing Farm Finances! Join us for the in-person class in Mt. Pleasant. The four week class begins April 1 and meets Thursdays through April 22 from 6pm-9pm.

Note: This is an in-person class. We are prioritizing the health and safety of Iowans and are following the most current federal, state, local, and university COVID-19 guidelines.
Register soon!
http://www.aep.iastate.edu/womeninag/2021/mtpleasant.html

02/03/2021

ISU Extension and Outreach - Wright County is hosting an online version of Annie’s Project: Farm Business Management, a course designed to help farm women develop their management and decision-making skills. Classes are Tuesdays, 6-8pm via Zoom February 16th- March 30th. Cost is $75.
Register soon!
http://www.aep.iastate.edu/womeninag/2021/clarion.html

01/29/2021

Register soon for Annie's Project in Webster County!
http://www.aep.iastate.edu/womeninag/2021/dodge.html

Webster County is hosting Annie's Project beginning Monday, February 8 at the Webster County Fairgrounds. This six-week course offers a great learning opportunity as well as building your network of experts, resources, and other women in ag.

Register today!
http://www.aep.iastate.edu/womeninag/2021/dodge.html

01/21/2021

Annie’s Project is the agricultural business education program that empowers farm and ranch women who want to be more knowledgeable about their agricultural enterprises. Women learn best with and from other women, and Annie’s Project takes advantage of that fact by creating a comfortable and sup...

01/14/2021

FORT DODGE, Iowa -- Annie’s Project, a six-week course designed to help farm women develop their management and decision-making skills, is being offered by Iowa...

01/11/2021

Looking for some great learning and networking opportunities? Register for Annie's Project, Women Planning Ag Businesses or Women Managing Horses. All are offered in person or virtually. Sign up today!
http://www.aep.iastate.edu/womeninag/

11/05/2020

Be sure to register soon for the 4th Annual Women in Ag Leadership Conference coming up Nov. 30 and Dec. 1!
www.regcytes.extension.iastate.edu/womeninag/

Have you registered for the 4th Annual Women in Ag Leadership Conference yet? Registration is now open for our virtual conference on November 30 and December 1. Check out our agenda, and register today by visiting the website! Cost is $30.
https://www.regcytes.extension.iastate.edu/womeninag/

10/28/2020

Just a few days until the Annie's Project class in Jefferson! Class begins Monday, Nov. 2.
Register online! http://www.aep.iastate.edu/womeninag/2020/jefferson.html

Annie's Project: Farm Business Management | Jefferson, Iowa | Begins Monday, November 2, 2020 Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Women in Ag program is holding Annie's Project: Farm Business Management beginning Monday, November 2, 2020 in Jefferson, Iowa and continuing Nov. 9, Nov. 16, No...

10/28/2020

This year's ISU Women in Ag Leadership Conference is going virtual! Dates are Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. Register today!
www.regcytes.extension.iastate.edu/womeninag/

Only 34 days until the 4th Annual Women in Ag Leadership Conference held on November 30 and December 1. You can learn more about our conference agenda by visiting our registration website. We hope to see you at our virtual conference!
https://www.regcytes.extension.iastate.edu/womeninag/

10/22/2020

Register today for the upcoming Annie's Project class that will be held in Jefferson beginning Monday, November 2! Visit our website to learn more.
http://www.aep.iastate.edu/womeninag/2020/jefferson.html

10/08/2020

The next Annie's Project class will be held in Jefferson beginning Monday, November 2. Learn more and register today!
http://www.aep.iastate.edu/womeninag/2020/jefferson.html

The next Annie's Project class will be held in Jefferson beginning Monday, November 2! Learn more and register today!
http://www.aep.iastate.edu/womeninag/2020/jefferson.html

10/06/2020

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Women in Ag program is holding Women Managing Horses beginning Thursday, October 29, 2020 and continuing November 5, November 12 and November 19, 2020. Classes are 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The classes will be held online via Zoom. Register online with a credit card. Cost is $75.
http://www.aep.iastate.edu/womeninag/2020/horses.html

09/14/2020

Women Managing Horses program begins September 30th!
Topics include Insurance, Liability and the Horse Business, Designing Health Care Programs, Evaluating Rations for Horses, Forages for Horses, Marketing a Horse Business, and Environmental Management.

Participants can attend in-person at either Story County Extension and Outreach 220 H Ave, Nevada, Iowa or Grundy County Extension and Outreach, 703 F Ave, Grundy Center, Iowa. If you can't attend in-person, sign up for the online option.

Register today!
http://www.aep.iastate.edu/womeninag/2020/horses.html

07/24/2020

The annual Iowa Women in Agriculture (IWIA)one-day conference will pivot to a 3-hour virtual event on July 30 beginning at 9am, focusing on managing financial risks, understanding the links between global human, animal and environmental health, and celebrating the role of ag women in nonpartisan political and civic engagement.

Pre-registration is required!
http://iowawomeninag.org/annual-conference/

04/16/2020

Ag producers! Tune in tomorrow (Friday) at noon for a free webinar focused on COVID-19 legislation. Charles Brown and Kristine Tidgren from Iowa State University Extension provide an update for producers on COVID-19 legislation and resources applicable to their farming business.

Register online: https://bit.ly/3alUMXL

01/13/2020

11/26/2019

Looking for a great professional development opportunity? Sign up for the ISU Extension and Outreach Women in Ag Leadership Conference coming up Tuesday, Dec. 3. Among the many great speakers, we're looking forward to the afternoon panel discussion with these accomplished women!
http://www.aep.iastate.edu/leadership/

11/25/2019

Register today for the ISU Extension and Outreach Women in Ag Leadership Conference coming up Tuesday, Dec. 3!
http://www.aep.iastate.edu/leadership/

AMES, Iowa — Generations of Leadership is the theme for this year's Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Women in Ag Leadership Conference, Dec. 3,...

11/25/2019

Ag Decision Maker November Newsletter

In this issue you'll hear from our Iowa State University Extension Livestock Economists & Farm Management Specialists on:

• Challenges & Opportunities to Beef Farm Succession
• Farm Bill Meetings & Online Crop Marketing Courses
• You can also access updated & new resources

Subscribe to the Ag Decision Maker newsletter & find further information: bit.ly/35eBr8y

11/18/2019

Please join us for the ISU Extension and Outreach Women in Ag Leadership Conference on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. Succession planning, farm stress, negotiation and team building are among the many topics that will be covered throughout the day-long event.

Registration is open for the 2019 Women in Ag Leadership Conference! We look forward to seeing you there!

http://www.aep.iastate.edu/leadership/

08/23/2019

Managing for Today and Tomorrow in New Hampton begins Tuesday, September 3! Register soon!

http://www.aep.iastate.edu/womeninag/2019/newhampton.html

Are you thinking about succession planning on your farm? Do you want to learn more about having conversations about transferring the farm and learning about what is "fair" versus "equal?" Managing for Today and Tomorrow: Farm Transition Planning begins Sept. 3 in New Hampton. Register soon!

http://www.aep.iastate.edu/womeninag/2019/newhampton.html

07/16/2019

Check out this opportunity through ISU Extension and Outreach in Chickasaw County!

The decisions made during business, estate, retirement and succession planning are combined to form a farm transition plan. Planning ensures the farm can continue to the next generation as a productive agricultural business. This course is taught in the tradition of Annie’s Project and incorporate...

03/19/2019

Are you concerned about transitioning your farm operation to the next generation, but don't know what to do or how to get started? We are offering Managing for Today and Tomorrow in Clarion beginning next Tuesday, March 26. Register online or at the Wright County Extension Office!
www.aep.iastate.edu/womeninag/2019/clarion.html

The decisions made during business, estate, retirement and succession planning are combined to form a farm transition plan. Planning ensures the farm can continue to the next generation as a productive agricultural business. This course is taught in the tradition of Annie’s Project and incorporate...