Farm Management
for Women

University of Missouri Extension is offering an evening farm management course, Annie's Project beginning January 12, 2009 in Lathrop, Missouri.  The course is targeted towards farm women, women landowners, and new farmers.  The course includes six evening classes, January 12, 14, 19.21, 26, and 28, 5:30-8:30 pm.  The location in Lathrop will be room #1 at the Lathrop Administration Building, 700 East Street.

A few of the course topics include:  communication, business plans, financial statements, retirement, risk management, computer software tools and much more.  The course will be taught by University of Missouri Extension personel and will also include guest speakers.

The fee for the course is $50. The class is being partially funded by a grant through the North Central Risk Management Educational Center.  With the software, resources, and materials that each participant receives, the value of the class exceeds $300 per person.

The local sponsors for the course include the county commissioners, county extension council, Farm Service Agency, and financial institutions.

For more information, or a brochure, contact Dr. Rebecca J. Travnichek at the Andrew County Extension Center (816) 324-3147.  Extension programs are open to all persons.