PULLMAN, Wash. Women farmers in Washington will have the opportunity to participate in a statewide agricultural workshop on Feb. 11.
The Women in Agriculture conference will offer inspirational stories, practical advice on how to improve management skills and networking opportunities with other women entrepreneurs. The conference will broadcast two speakers to 16 different locations and is designed to let women involved in agriculture benefit from a statewide conference while meeting their on-farm duties.
“Women are uniquely tasked with the demands of both farm and family, which can make travel to one state location a challenge,” said WSU Douglas County Extension Director and conference chair Margaret Viebrock. “This new approach allows us to offer our headline speakers at all locations, while also making the conference specific to each region.”
Keynote speakers are Lyn Garling, owner of Over the Moon Farm, and Rita Emmett, author of “The Procrastinator’s Handbook.”
Garling, a farmer who got started later in life, will share about being a “woman farmer” today and how her challenges, inspirations and frustrations have contributed to her success. Emmett will be detailing how to “blast away procrastination” in order to be more successful in work, relationships and life.
Garling and Emmett will be joined by local presenters who will talk about their risks and challenges with farming, including how to stay focused, keep current on market trends, latest production methods and financial management.
Registration for the conference is $25 and includes a copy of “The Procrastinator’s Handbook,” an opportunity to be listed in the conference brochure to increase networking opportunities and lunch.
Register online or through mail by Jan. 25. Online registration is available here. For a complete list of locations, visit the website. To receive a print brochure in the mail, contact Margaret Viebrock at 509-745-8531 or viebrock@wsu.edu.
Women farmers and producers, supporting spouses and aspiring farmers are encouraged to attend. Agriculture students and farm interns are also welcome to participate.
The conference is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the WSU Extension Western Center for Risk Management Education.
Source Contact
Margaret A. Viebrock, Director, WSU Extension Douglas County, 509-745-8531, viebrock@wsu.edu.