| PROJECT SUMMARY |
| Kentucky´s Annie’s Project is an extension risk management education program geared to the needs of our farmwomen. The primary objective is to empower them to manage critical decision-making processes and to build local networks throughout the state. During the six-week (18 hours) class, farmwomen receive hands-on training in five areas of risk management including production risk, market risk, financial risk, legal risk, and human resources risk. A statewide launch of Annie´s Project is planned for summer 2007, to reach 200 farmwomen who have a passion for business and involvement. The intent of Annie’s Project is for all participants to develop a greater understanding of their operations and to become a more active partner on their farm. We believe it is possible for all 200 farmwomen to meet this target goal. Kentucky´s Cooperative Extension Service will have better met the needs of this underserved client group and will adopt Annie´s Project as an on-going program after grant funds are exhausted. |
| NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 250 |
| TOPICS COVERED |
| Insurance products |
| Market analysis and outlook |
| Cash and futures pricing tools |
| Marketing strategies, plans and clubs |
| Contract production, branded or certified marketing, and value-added enterprises |
| Financial records, analysis, and bench-marking |
| Credit |
| Plans and tools to address succession, estate planning, health, and well being |
| Tools for managing legal liability |
| Leases, contracts and negotiation |
| Business and strategic planning |
| Interpersonal, family and business relationships |
| Ability to manage changes in policy and regulation |
