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Women in agriculture conference

November 18, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Women In Agriculture | WSU Extension 

“WE CAN DO IT” is the theme for the sixth annual Women in Ag Conference and will be an engaging, interactive day full of inspiration, learning and networking with other women farmers. The 2017 Conference is a one-day event held simultaneously in 39 locations throughout Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington.

2017 Locations:

ALASKA – Delta Junction, Fairbanks & Palmer

IDAHO – Bonners Ferry, Caldwell, McCall, Salmon, Sandpoint & Twin Falls

MONTANA – Broadus, Great Falls & Missoula

OREGON – La Grande, Redmond, Roseburg, Salem & The Dalles

WASHINGTON – Bremerton, Chehalis, Colville, Coupeville, Des Moines, Elma, Everett, Goldendale, Mount Vernon, Nespelem, Olympia, Pasco, Port Angeles, Pullman, Raymond, Republic, Ritzville, Spokane, Vancouver, Walla Walla, Wenatchee & Yakima

Featured Speakers
Both of our 2017 speakers, Alexis Taylor, Oregon Department of Ag Director, and Anne Schwartz, Blue Heron Farm owner, will inspire participants to strengthen their leadership skills, become leaders in their communities, become more involved with long-time farmers and guide and mentor new farmers.
Panel
Each event location will have a panel of local women farmers who will talk about their leadership roles, the challenges they have faced and how they have used a mentor to develop their skills.
Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and interact. It will be a full day of learning and networking!
Whether you have been farming for several years or are a new or aspiring farmer, our conference has something for you. If you are a supporting spouse, student, intern or own an agriculture-related business, make plans to attend this event.
Empowering women in agriculture to achieve goals and manage risk.

It you are paying by check or cash follow this link to registration : http://womeninag.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/2017-WIA-Registration-Form.pdf

To pay by credit or debit follow this link to registration: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3100676

Early Bird Special (Oct. 5-Nov 5): $25

After Nov 5 : $30

Sponsor registration: $25

Student: $20

Please email  donna.rolen@wsu.edu to be added to the Women in Ag listserv.

Details

Date:
November 18, 2017
Time:
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
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