julie
social springs community
Louisiana
USA
1277 Posts
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!
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.
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.
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
Annie's project???
Posted - Jul 16 2008 : 8:37:55 PM
