The WSDA Small Farms and Direct Marketing Program is hosting two information-packed, women farmer roundtables on November 6 and 20th from 12:00 to 4:00pm at the Spokane County Extension Office (222 N Havana, Spokane WA 99202).
Join the free-flowing discussion to discuss what works and network with local women farmers at all stages in their careers. State and regional agencies and organizations will be on hand to provide resources and share information.
The first roundtable features topics such as:
Direct marketing
Value-added production
Navigating rules and regulations
The second roundtable features topics including:
USDA RMA insurance & AGR-Lite
Business planning tools
Energy alternatives
Farm succession planning
Roundtables are free and generously funded by the USDA Risk Management Agency.
Space is limited so that everyone has a chance to participate.
To RSVP or for more information please contact:
Colleen Donovan at (509) 306-0059 or comodono@gmail.com or
Patrice Barrentine at (360) 902-2057 or pbarrentine@agr.wa.gov
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Women Farmer Roundtables
Posted - Oct 06 2009 : 1:52:19 PM
