About: The Women in Agriculture program provides educational opportunities for all Nebraska women interested in developing management skills in every facet of agriculture. It provides leadership, learning experiences, support, and networking opportunities to empower women to compete and survive in the complex and challenging agricultural industry.
Featured topics:
- How to work with producers of all sizes, crops, and backgrounds
- Understanding stress triggers and mastering self-regulation techniques
- Benefits of insects across landscapes, wildlife conservation opportunities, and pollination and pest control needs
- A different perspective to healing aside from the physical needs of a person
- Resources to support resilient and vibrant communities
- A hands-on segment in dealing with animal husbandry, strategic planning, science, and agriculture
Cost: $35/person advance registration ends July 22; $45/person after July 22
When: Friday, Aug. 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Sidney Elks Lodge, 1040 Jackson St., Sidney, Nebraska
Registration deadline: Monday, July 22, for reduced rate; walk-ins are welcome.
For more information and to register: Visit the conference site.
This conference is held in partnership with the University of Nebraska Extension Women in Agriculture. Learn more about the Women in Agriculture Conference on their website.
Sponsored by: 21st Century Equipment LLC, Crossroads Cooperative Association, Farm Credit Services of America, Nebraska Extension, News Channel Nebraska, Platte Valley Bank, Points West Community Bank, Potter State Bank, Scoular, Security First Bank, Sidney Elks Lodge, South Platte Natural Resources District, Sunset Land & Cattle - Potter, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Wheat Belt Public Power District.
Center for Rural Affairs Lending Service Director Kim Preston will be sharing resources that help support resilient and vibrant communities.
