ANNIE'S PROJECT LAUNCHED IN FLORIDA
Extension Education
Nola Wilson
SMALL FARMS EXTENSION AGENT
OCALA
Abstract
Annie’s Project is an interdisciplinary farm financial risk management program for women in agriculture. Annie’s Project is a focused curriculum that encompasses all five risk management issues such as: human, legal, marketing, production and financial. In the past, women on the farm filled a ‘farm wife’ role, today’s female producer wants the challenge of transitioning the farm from necessity, hobby or craft to a viable business. They see a need for risk management, a business plan, a network and improved methodologies through science to increase their yield and to add value to their products. This National program was launched in Florida for the first time in five counties: Marion, Sumter, Suwannee, Hernando and Sarasota. Each county had 20 participants and the success of this program have far exceeded any expectations. Based upon evaluation results the participants plan to implement QuickBooks Pro as their record keeping system, write or update their wills, change or update their farm liability insurance, have a clearer understanding of financial statements, write or update their farm business plan.
Poster has NOT been presented at any previous NACAA AM/PIC
This poster is being submitted for judging. It will be displayed at the AM/PIC if not selected as a State winner. The abstract will be published in the proceedings.
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Authors: N.M. Wilson*
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Wilson*, N. Small Farms Extension Agent, Marion County Extension Service, Florida, 34470