Risk Management
Education for Farm Women
What is Annie’s Project?
A series of eight risk management education
workshops. Project topics include the five
areas of Risk Management - Production,
Marketing, Financial, Legal Risk, and Human
Resources.
www.anniesproject.umd.edu
Objectives
Results and Discussion
Impacts
Abstract
Annie’s Project was conducted for the first time in
Maryland and Delaware in 2008. It was the first
Annie’s Project in the Northeast states. The
programs were expanded in 2010 to nine
locations throughout Maryland and Delaware.
Distance learning was incorporated along with
local speakers for coursework. Class were
planned and implemented by University of
Maryland, University of Delaware and local
Economic Development Specialists. This
incorporated a wide range of topics, experiences
and resources. This program has educated 184
women with a wide range of ages, farm
experience and commodity interests.
The program followed the basic organization that
has been used in other areas of the country.
Main topics for the sessions are: Risk
Management Overview, Human Resources,
Personality Assessment, Business Planning,
Grain Marketing, Communications, Estate
Planning, Computer Use, Computer Programs for
Finance and Management. The presenters of this
poster are the major program teachers.
Participating presenters include extension
educators, private industry and government staff.
Class of 2009 Poem
Maryland & Delaware
Annie’s’ Project is dear to our hearts,
it’s held special meaning, right from the start.
We have learned so much –
you never will know how you’ve broadened our vision and
helped us grow.
As women in farming, we have done what we are told.
That tradition is changing – it has gotten old.
We have the resources to help lead the way.
Knowledge is power – now we have a say.
Farm women together, united and strong,
networking information to help each other along.
For the good of our families, our farms and our friends,
we will always keep trying with faith that won’t end.
So for all our effort, for all that you’ve done.
We have loved every minute and we all have had fun.
Computer Lab Class
Acknowledgements
Annie’s project is designed to empower farm
women to manage information systems used in
critical decision making processes and to build
local networks throughout the state. The target
audience is farm women with a passion for
business and involvement.
Author:
Terry Tribbett, Denton, Maryland
Grain, Hay and Poultry farm with her husband, 3 sons and their
wives and grandchildren
Presented to:
Shannon Dill & Jenny Rhodes
Co-coordinators Annie’s Project
March 11, 2009
Jennifer Rhodes – Extension Educator,
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Shannon Dill – Extension Educator,
Agriculture & Natural Resources
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