The University of Maryland Extension and the Delaware Cooperative Extension will conduct Annie’s Project during the winter of 2012 at eight sites.  Annie’s Project focuses on the many aspects of farm management and is designed to empower women in overall farm decision making and to build local networks throughout the state. The target audience is farmwomen with a passion for business, agriculture and involvement in the farm operation.  Topics for the sessions cover the five areas of Risk Management – Production, Marketing, Financial, Legal Risk, Human Resources. This course is open to anyone interested in farm management practices. 

The course will be 8 sessions and will be held at a variety of sites (see below for list) in Maryland and Delaware.  Classes will begin on January 25^th.

1.    Carroll Community College - Westminster, MD

2.    Cecil County Main Library - Elkton, MD

3.    Chesapeake College - Wye Mills, MD

4.    HEAT Center - Aberdeen, MD

5.    University of Maryland Extension - Prince George’s County Office - Clinton, MD

6.    University of Delaware Research and Education Center - Georgetown, DE

7.    University of Maryland Extension - Washington County Office - Boonsboro, MD

8.    Wor-Wic Community College - Salisbury, MD

The cost of the course including meals and materials is $75.  Please register by January 18^th - space is limited.  If you are interested in participating in Annie’s Project, a registration brochure (see attachment) has been provided for your convenience. For more information visit the website www.anniesproject.umd.edu or call 410-758-0166.  If you require special assistance to attend the classes please contact the site at least two weeks prior.