KAIZEN IN CONDUCTION OF ANNIE’S PROJECT
Agricultural Economics & Community Development
Jenny Carleo
Agricultural Agent
Rutgers NJAES Cooperative Extension
Cape May Court House
Abstract
After receiving two small grants in 2010 to begin conducting Annie’s Project New Jersey, the team has learned a lot along the way. Over 200 women have participated in a variety of Annie’s Project New Jersey programs. We continuously review our practices in order to improve each offering of classes. In the interest of preventing other Annie’s Project educators from playing the part of the “Monday morning quarterback” we will discuss the improvements that we have learned to make based on our prior actions. From improving the efficacy of assigning homework, to teaching social networking, to better facilitating discussions and more; we have made significant progress over the past 3 years. Teaching an all-women’s farm risk management course was new to everyone on our team at first. It is not a simple modification of teaching our traditional mixed audience. Women have their own specific educational needs and interests as a group. We want to share our newfound information with anyone else conducting, or planning to conduct, a women’s farm business management program such as Annie’s Project.
Authors: Brumfield, R. G., Carleo, J., Matthews, J., O'Neill, B., Melendez, M., Polanin, N.
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Brumfield, R. G. Extension Specialist in Farm Business Management, Rutgers NJAES Cooperative Extension, New Jersey, 08901
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Carleo, J. Agricultural Agent, Rutgers NJAES Cooperative Extension, New Jersey, 08210
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Matthews, J. Project Coordinator, Rutgers NJAES Cooperative Extension, New Jersey, 08210
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O'Neill, B. Extension Specialist in Financial Resource Management, Rutgers NJAES Cooperative Extension, New Jersey, 08901
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Melendez, M. Senior Program Coordinator, Rutgers NJAES Cooperative Extension, New Jersey, 08648
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Polanin, N. Agricultural Agent, Rutgers NJAES Cooperative Extension, New Jersey, 08807