ANNIE'S PROJECT IN MARYLAND & DELAWARE: 2010 FOLLOW UP SURVEY
Extension Education
Shannon Dill
Extension Educator - AGNR
University of Maryland Extension
EASTON
Abstract
\r\n Annie’s project is a national program designed to empower farmwomen to manage information systems used in critical decision making processes and to build local networks throughout the state. The target audience is farmwomen with a passion for business and involvement in the farm operation. The focus is on the five areas of risk management – Production, Market, Financial, Legal and Human Resources. In 2010, through a Northeast Center of Risk Management grant Annie’s Project expanded to 9 sites in Maryland and Delaware reaching 144 farm women and participating in 24 hours of class time. A follow up survey was conducted 18 months after the class in order to determine impacts and outcomes. The survey was anonymous and had a 44% response rate. Participants were asked to complete ten questions regarding actions they have taken or implemented since they attended Annie’s Project. Responses included 50% of the women checking their credit, 66% increasing use of computers, 45% preparing financial statements and 57% writing an estate plan. Overall, 48% of the participants report increasing farm profitability in the range of $2,278 to $3,832.
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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: *S.P. Dill, J.L. Rhodes
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Dill, *. Extension Educator, AGNR, University of Maryland Extension, Maryland, 21601
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Rhodes, J. Extension Educator, AGNR, University of Maryland Extension, Maryland, 21617