Event Details
Date
September 6, 2018
Time
9:00am to 2:00pm
Location
CCE Ulster County
232 Plaza Avenue
Kingston, NY 12401
Host
CCE Ulster CountyCarrie Anne Doyle
Annies Project: Business Education for Farm Women
September 6, 2018Women are increasingly taking on management and ownership roles in farm businesses. Annie's Project - Education for Farm Women is designed to strengthen women's roles in the modern farm enterprise. Annie's Project program fosters problem solving, networking, and decision-making skills in farm women. A four session program is offered this fall and winter at CCE Ulster County. At every session participants will meet experts from agencies and organizations that can help them with their farm business.
October 8th - Welcome, Risk Management, Building a Network
In this program we will cover goal setting and risk management for your farm business and how to identify partners in your community who can help you with your business. November 12 - Strengthening Your Financial Skills
Understanding Your Farm Financials, Crop Insurance, Business Planning, accessing loans and using credit wisely.
Leasing and Owning Land and Infrastructure, Assessment and Taxes, Insurance and Risk Management
January 7th - Your Business, Your Family and Your Employees
Hiring Employees, Dealing with Conflict (family and business), Planning for Retirement/Transition