News Release

WARSAW — Purdue Extension offices in Kosciusko and St. Joseph counties are partnering to offer an Annie’s Project course for farm women beginning Monday, Sept. 11, at Bremen Public Library, 304 N. Jackson St., Bremen.

Annie’s Project is a nonprofit organization that aims to empower women in agriculture through education, networks and resources.

Annie’s Project offers a six-week, discussion-based workshop that brings women together to learn from experts in production, financial management, human resources, marketing and the legal field. There’s plenty of time for questions, sharing, reacting and connecting with presenters and fellow participants. It’s a relaxed and dynamic way to learn, grow and meet other farm women.

Whether new or experienced, understanding the five areas of agricultural risk, knowing how to analyze agricultural spreadsheets and other necessary skills are important, and learning them in a friendly environment, where questions and discussion are welcomed, is meant to allow the learning process to flourish.

Annie’s Project courses have successfully reached more than 15,000 farm and ranch women in 33 states.

The cost for the local course is $65 per person, which includes a workbook and support materials for all sessions. Course size is limited. Those interested must register by Tuesday, Sept. 5, at https://bit.ly/APFall23 or by calling (574) 235-9605.

Linda, an Annie’s Project alumna, said, “I took the class to gain a better understanding about agribusiness and how financial decisions impact our farm operation. I have a better understanding of balance sheets and the futures market … this class has improved communication with my spouse on concerns he works with on a daily basis.”

For more information, contact Emily Evers at (574) 235-9605 or [email protected] or Emily Kresca at [email protected] or (574) 372-2340.

More information can be found on the Annie’s Project website at www.anniesproject.org.