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| brightmeadow |
Posted - Jul 16 2008 : 8:37:55 PM
Has anyone participated in Annie's project classes? See http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/news/stories/news3091.html for an explanation.
If you've done it, can you post your thoughts on whether it would be worthfile for someone who is just starting to farm?
You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands - You shall be happy and it shall be well with you. -Psalm 128.2
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| kydeere40744 |
Posted - Jul 26 2008 : 06:30:26 AM
They had a series of classes at our extension office and the one the next county over. I talked to them and ask them how it was. They said that they had a good turnout as long as the weather cooperated (it was from Jan-March and that's the worst time of weather for KY). It is a series of weeks. You learn the basics in getting into farming. This is perfect for someone starting out or perhaps a woman who is needing to eventually take over the family farm due to illness or someone passing away.
I did see this on Iowa State University's website http://www.extension.iastate.edu/Annie/
Annie’s Project Class Syllabus
Annie was a woman who grew up in a small town in Northern Illinois. Her goal was to marry a farmer and she did. Annie spent her lifetime learning how to be an involved business partner with her farm husband. Together they did great things, but it wasn’t easy. This is Annie’s Project – to take her experiences and share it with farm women living and working in a complex business.
Objectives
Annie’s project is designed to empower farmwomen to manage information systems used in critical decision making processes and to build local networks throughout the state. The target audience is farmwomen with a passion for business and involvement.
Session One
Human Resources and Time Management
Course Introduction
Risk Assessment Survey
Introductory Comments
Colors
What is Management?
Session Two
Women and Money
Business Plans
The process of building a business plan
Mission Statements and Goals
History and Tradition of Your Farm
How Property is Titled: Who Else is in business with you?
Cash and Crop Share Leases
Session Three
Financial Documentation
Balance Sheet
Income Statement
Cash Flow
Retirement & Estate Planning
Using Spreadsheets
Session Four
Risk Management – Developing Marketing Plans
Developing a Risk Management Strategy
Ten Habits of Profitable Farmers
Types of Insurance - Life Insurance, Crop Insurance, Health & Disability
Session Five
Fast Tools
Financial Records and How to Interpret Information
Discussion on topics for the next meeting
Session Six
Your topics
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| brightmeadow |
Posted - Jul 25 2008 : 8:43:40 PM
Sorry I missed your earlier post. I'll keep you in mind if I find out anything - I guess locally in Ohio there are only a few counties that offer the courses.
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| paradiseplantation |
Posted - Jul 22 2008 : 1:22:58 PM
Hey, Brenda! I asked this very same question on A Farm of My Own. No one seemed to have participated. I, too, am interested in taking it, but wanted to know a bit more about it. I've asked our Extension agency if it might be something they'll offer, but I haven't heard back from them. Let me know what you find out!
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