Women in Agriculture

Our Mission Statement - Women In Agriculture will provide support for families involved with agriculture by conducting educational programs and activities that address their pursuit in building independent and productive lives.

Women in Agriculture

This Conference will:
*address topics which affect the everyday lives of farm workers;
*Be beneficial for women involved in agriculture part time or full time;
*Make you think, reflect and laugh; 
*Be specifically designed to address your personal, practical and business needs.
Check out the 2009 Brochure for past program information

Here is what previous participants have to say about this program:
"Another great year!  Job well done.  It is so nice to spend a day of sharing with so many great people."
"Always a great program!"
"Great job in putting this together!"
"First time here, will return!"
"Nice job from FFA's to golden agers."
"I love that there are a variety of programs from personal to farm related.  It is so nice to have a variety to choose from."

Read the Women In Ag Conference Article Published In The Sentinel Tribune 

 

Special Thanks

to everyone who helped make this conference a success!

 Women In Ag

 

Women In Ag Committee Members (listed from left to right)

Kelly Gonyer - OSU Extension, Wood County

Therese Meyer - Farm Partner, Hancock County

Mary Bell - Retired Farm Partner, Lucas County

Doris Herringshaw - OSU Extension, Wood County & Committee Chair

Darla Huddle - Farm Partner, Henry County

Barb Rohrs - OSU Extension, Defiance County

Elizabeth Strow - Retired Farm Partner, Wood County

Annette Purkey - Farm Service Agency, Seneca County

Danna Myerholtz - Ag Credit, Wood County

Chasitie Euler - Monsanto, Asgrow, Dekalb


Not Pictured:

Jane Spoerl - Farm Partner, Wood County & Huntington Bank

Susan Zeis, OSU Extension, Lucas County


New Members:

Melanie Strait-Bok - Farm Credit Services,  Archbold

Andrea Cleveland - Pioneer Hi-Bred, Green Springs

Julia Woodruff - OSU Extension, Erie County

 

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