2008 Year in Review

Farm Program for Women Starts February 5

Helping farm women develop their management and decision-making skills and gain confidence in agriculture, the workshop program “Annie’s Project – Education for Farm Women” is being offered in Stockton during February. Dates of the six session series includes February 5, 8, 12, 15, 19 and 22 with each session running from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at Holy Cross Church, Stockton.

Using several agriculture industry and University of Illinois Extension educators as speakers, Annie’s Project will cover topics that include goal setting, business planning, family communications, keeping track of financial records, interpreting financial information, understanding insurance options (liability, health, life, long-term care, crop, etc.) leases, retirement and estate planning, risk management, commodity marketing basics, soils and crop basics, and much more.

The course fee is $50 which covers the cost of a program binder, computer software, handoutmaterials and refreshments. For more information or to obtain a program flyer, contact Jo Daviess County Extension at 815-858-2273 or e-mail seoconno@uiuc.edu. Sign up today as space is limited. Program sponsors include 1st Farm Credit Services, Carroll Service Company, Ag & Small Business Service of Lena, Highland Community College and University of Illinois Extension.

by  Editor, theCity1.com
January 7, 2008