This document summarizes risk management education programs for women farmers in Wisconsin. It describes the history and impacts of the Heart of the Farm and Annie's Project programs, which provide training in financial management, record keeping, and other business skills. Additional spin-off programs focused on specific topics like accounting software and financial statements. Surveys found that participants valued networking and gained skills in areas like business planning, communication, and understanding regulations. The programs were well-received and participants requested additional advanced topics and delivery methods like webinars. The women-only format was considered important for open discussion and learning from other women in agriculture.
Communicating Value: UWEX Partners with County Drug Courtsondramilkie
The document summarizes a partnership between UWEX and county drug courts in Chippewa and St. Croix counties. It discusses how UWEX provided one-on-one financial counseling and coaching to participants in the drug court programs as an alternative to prison. The outcomes showed that participants were better able to manage finances, set goals, access resources, and reduce debts or housing costs. The partnership provided benefits like direct cost savings for the counties and helped participants succeed in drug court.
Engaging Communities to Reduce Poverty and Build Opportunitysondramilkie
This document discusses engaging communities to reduce poverty through collaboration. It provides four key principles: 1) Poverty reduction requires involvement from many stakeholders, not just individuals. 2) Policies are most effective when citizens from all backgrounds provide input. 3) Community resources should be accessible to all. 4) People are more likely to participate if their needs are considered and they feel acknowledged. Examples are given of successful programs that brought together groups from various backgrounds to solve issues. The document emphasizes starting with what a community is ready for, identifying necessary partners, and using tools like power mapping and dialogue to mobilize more citizens to reduce poverty through concrete actions and policy changes.
This summary recognizes several UW-Extension employees for their work and contributions:
Pence Revington is praised for going above and beyond in their role by providing research-based guidance. Dennis L. is recognized for their work educating learners who always ask for them by name. The Washington County office thanks several colleagues including Marma McIntee, Kandi O’Neil, Allen Linnebur, and others for their dedication to the program.
Taking the Terror out of Writing for Publicationsondramilkie
This document discusses writing for professional publication. It provides an overview of key elements such as purpose, audience, authors, and content. It also shares the results of a survey conducted with Extension professionals regarding their knowledge and needs around writing for publication. The survey found that respondents were least knowledgeable about citation styles and publishing practices but interested in topics like choosing publication topics and establishing writing timelines. The document proposes a professional development series to address these needs.
Systems thinking focuses on feedback loops to understand interconnections and dynamics. An open-loop view reacts to problems, while a systems view asks what causes problems and how past actions contributed. Applied systems thinking involves 6 steps: 1) describing a challenge, 2) naming key elements, 3) sketching trends, 4) making the system visible, 5) finding leverage points for change, and 6) sharing, testing and improving understanding. The document provides examples of feedback loops and applying the 6 steps to improving air quality.
Changing Lives through Service Learningsondramilkie
This document discusses service learning and provides examples from 4-H programs in Rock and Richland Counties. It defines service learning as a teaching method that integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection. The document outlines elements of high-quality service learning programs, including youth voice, meaningful service, and reflection. It then describes a 2006 service trip by 31 Wisconsin 4-H members to Louisiana and Mississippi to complete construction and landscaping projects, and evaluates the long-term impact on participants through surveys and reflection activities.
This document provides guidance on writing grant proposals. It notes that applying for grants does not guarantee funding and that grants typically fund projects for specific time periods. It recommends having someone from the organization write the proposal and outlines sections to include like an introduction, needs assessment, objectives, evaluation plan, budget, and appendices. The document also discusses researching funders, common funded activities like those from 501(c)(3) organizations, and including required IRS documentation like tax-exempt status.
2010 Department of Community Resource Development Symposiumsondramilkie
This document outlines the timeline and process of downsizing and reorganizing the Wood County Board from 2006 to 2008. It describes moving from 15 committees over departments and 10 additional committees to 6 committees. A reorganization committee was appointed in December 2006 and used a strategic planning process, studying other counties and developing alternatives. Their work included bylaw revisions and obtaining input from supervisors, department heads, and the public. Surveys conducted before and after the changes found that after reorganizing, supervisors and department heads felt board sessions were a more appropriate length, committees met for a better length of time, and supervisors had more knowledge of department operations.
Communicating Value: UWEX Partners with County Drug Courtsondramilkie
The document summarizes a partnership between UWEX and county drug courts in Chippewa and St. Croix counties. It discusses how UWEX provided one-on-one financial counseling and coaching to participants in the drug court programs as an alternative to prison. The outcomes showed that participants were better able to manage finances, set goals, access resources, and reduce debts or housing costs. The partnership provided benefits like direct cost savings for the counties and helped participants succeed in drug court.
Engaging Communities to Reduce Poverty and Build Opportunitysondramilkie
This document discusses engaging communities to reduce poverty through collaboration. It provides four key principles: 1) Poverty reduction requires involvement from many stakeholders, not just individuals. 2) Policies are most effective when citizens from all backgrounds provide input. 3) Community resources should be accessible to all. 4) People are more likely to participate if their needs are considered and they feel acknowledged. Examples are given of successful programs that brought together groups from various backgrounds to solve issues. The document emphasizes starting with what a community is ready for, identifying necessary partners, and using tools like power mapping and dialogue to mobilize more citizens to reduce poverty through concrete actions and policy changes.
This summary recognizes several UW-Extension employees for their work and contributions:
Pence Revington is praised for going above and beyond in their role by providing research-based guidance. Dennis L. is recognized for their work educating learners who always ask for them by name. The Washington County office thanks several colleagues including Marma McIntee, Kandi O’Neil, Allen Linnebur, and others for their dedication to the program.
Taking the Terror out of Writing for Publicationsondramilkie
This document discusses writing for professional publication. It provides an overview of key elements such as purpose, audience, authors, and content. It also shares the results of a survey conducted with Extension professionals regarding their knowledge and needs around writing for publication. The survey found that respondents were least knowledgeable about citation styles and publishing practices but interested in topics like choosing publication topics and establishing writing timelines. The document proposes a professional development series to address these needs.
Systems thinking focuses on feedback loops to understand interconnections and dynamics. An open-loop view reacts to problems, while a systems view asks what causes problems and how past actions contributed. Applied systems thinking involves 6 steps: 1) describing a challenge, 2) naming key elements, 3) sketching trends, 4) making the system visible, 5) finding leverage points for change, and 6) sharing, testing and improving understanding. The document provides examples of feedback loops and applying the 6 steps to improving air quality.
Changing Lives through Service Learningsondramilkie
This document discusses service learning and provides examples from 4-H programs in Rock and Richland Counties. It defines service learning as a teaching method that integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection. The document outlines elements of high-quality service learning programs, including youth voice, meaningful service, and reflection. It then describes a 2006 service trip by 31 Wisconsin 4-H members to Louisiana and Mississippi to complete construction and landscaping projects, and evaluates the long-term impact on participants through surveys and reflection activities.
This document provides guidance on writing grant proposals. It notes that applying for grants does not guarantee funding and that grants typically fund projects for specific time periods. It recommends having someone from the organization write the proposal and outlines sections to include like an introduction, needs assessment, objectives, evaluation plan, budget, and appendices. The document also discusses researching funders, common funded activities like those from 501(c)(3) organizations, and including required IRS documentation like tax-exempt status.
2010 Department of Community Resource Development Symposiumsondramilkie
This document outlines the timeline and process of downsizing and reorganizing the Wood County Board from 2006 to 2008. It describes moving from 15 committees over departments and 10 additional committees to 6 committees. A reorganization committee was appointed in December 2006 and used a strategic planning process, studying other counties and developing alternatives. Their work included bylaw revisions and obtaining input from supervisors, department heads, and the public. Surveys conducted before and after the changes found that after reorganizing, supervisors and department heads felt board sessions were a more appropriate length, committees met for a better length of time, and supervisors had more knowledge of department operations.
It’s All About Me! My Responsibility in Building Strong Relationshipssondramilkie
This document discusses building strong working relationships through effective communication and mutual understanding. It outlines five characteristics of effective relationships: respect, shared experiences, trust, reciprocity, and mutual enjoyment. These characteristics develop over time through open communication, acknowledging each other's needs, and reframing weaknesses. The presentation provides strategies for assessing relationships and creating boundaries to strengthen them.
Maximizing the Teen Court Experience for Youth Panel Memberssondramilkie
This document discusses restorative justice and teen court programs. It provides information on how teen court offers youth offenders a second chance through a deferred prosecution agreement where they appear before a panel of their peers. The document notes that teen courts have a much lower recidivism rate than regular courts. It explores how restorative justice seeks to repair harm caused by the offense. The document also describes how providing training to teen court panel members can increase their skills, confidence, and ability to create effective sanctions tailored to each respondent.
Vector Pharmaceutical provides regulatory affairs support and services to innovative pharmaceutical companies. Their core services include product development strategy, regulatory intelligence, clinical trial approval, submission preparation and management, and support during the post-authorization phase. They recognize that many clients work in small teams and aim to integrate smoothly as another member of the team. Clients will always deal with the same experienced consultant and not face unexpected charges. The name "Vector" refers to a quantity having both magnitude and direction, like a force.
The Learning Process of Reaching Out and Programming to Hispanic Audiences-2sondramilkie
The Southwest Youth Survey (SWYS) was created to gain information about teens' needs in local communities. It began in 1989 surveying 1,440 students across 6 schools in 1 county, and has expanded to survey over 5,700 students across 19 schools in 3 counties by 1997. The survey addresses problems faced by teens, their prevalence, and possible solutions. Results are communicated through "Teens Today" snippets, placemats, a "Parents Make a Difference" newsletter, and presentations to groups like school boards and county departments. While the survey provides valuable data, there are challenges with collaborating across multiple counties and schools, ensuring confidentiality, and managing costs.
Connecting and Engaging Extension Volunteerssondramilkie
The Connections and Engagement Conference at the University of Wisconsin-Extension from October 19-22, 2010 focused on volunteer management, development, and trends. The conference addressed identifying differences between volunteers, management, and development, trends in volunteerism, working with volunteers, systems that engage volunteers, and organizational changes. Sessions provided information on volunteer programs, implications of trends, and strategies to start with a plan, consider the organization and individual volunteers, and utilize a cycle of volunteer administration.
This document discusses various aspects of wine marketing such as packaging type and color, symbolism, provenance, and evaluating what customers value in local wines. It also questions whether promoting local wines or looking to Africa are good strategies.
This document discusses the benefits of carsharing and driving less to promote sustainability. It notes that personal car use significantly contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and each mile driven emits 1 pound of carbon dioxide. Carsharing allows people to own fewer cars as the average member drives 50% less after joining due to reduced traffic, parking, and costs. Driving less through carsharing helps reduce one's carbon footprint, conserves green space since cars are parked most of the time, improves health by encouraging exercise and time outdoors, and saves people nearly $700 per month on average in ownership costs. The document describes how carsharing works through an affordable membership and reserving vehicles online or by phone to use for trips.
The Roadmap to Distance Learning Technology: Retooling Traditional Outreach b...sondramilkie
The document discusses one program's use of distance learning technologies to provide conservation professional training. It describes how the Conservation Professional Training Program (CPTP) decided to use distance learning to address challenges like broad geographic distances, limited budgets, and diverse training needs. The CPTP transitioned some trainings online using tools like Basecamp, a custom-built registration website with Ruby on Rails, Moodle for online course delivery, and Drupal for a course portal site. The program evaluates its process and impact using online evaluations and quizzes. The presentation demonstrates how these tools meet the program's needs and allows personalized, non-traditional learning while building successful partnerships across multiple states.
The Conservation Professional Development and Training Program provides research-based conservation training to professionals across agency and state lines. It focuses on conservation planning, emerging issues, and staff skills. By sharing resources and expertise, it ensures a well-trained workforce can implement effective conservation practices. The Manure Hauler Education program also trains applicators, identifies needs, and empowers industry leadership to collaborate on priorities like regulations, insurance, and road weight limits. Both programs have significantly increased conservation compliance and expertise.
This document contains practice problems on ratios and proportions. It includes two example problems - one calculating the student to faculty ratio at a small college and the other calculating the ratio of field goals made to attempts for Shaquille O'Neal during the 2000-2001 NBA season. It also includes a blank problem for the reader to create and solve their own ratio problem.
Creating Aging Friendly Communities in Wisconsin: How Prepared is Your Commun...sondramilkie
This document discusses how prepared communities are for an aging population. It finds that only 46% of U.S. communities have begun planning efforts. It then provides population data showing that the U.S. and Wisconsin populations are aging as the number and percentage of those over 65 increases significantly. This will impact families, housing, transportation and other areas. The document suggests that communities need to plan now to ensure they are aging-friendly by being inclusive, sustainable, healthy, accessible, engaged and interdependent for all ages.
Extension's International Opportunities: Becoming a World Class Educatorsondramilkie
This document summarizes opportunities for Extension educators to gain international experience and become world class educators. It discusses the benefits of professional development through short-term volunteer assignments abroad which allow one to gain global competencies. Various international partners and programs are mentioned that can facilitate international opportunities. Personal anecdotes from experiences in Nicaragua are shared to illustrate the professional and personal growth that can come from working in new environments overseas.
"Everybody is a Somebody" A Dialogue on Classism in Cooperative Extensionsondramilkie
This document summarizes a dialogue on classism that occurred in Cooperative Extension. It discusses the concepts of "somebodies" and "nobodies" and how rank can divide people. Participants shared how they have felt like nobodies at times when overlooked or excluded. The dialogue addressed recognizing the contributions of all people and ensuring equity and inclusion in the workplace. Participants discussed barriers to inclusion and ways to improve the organizational culture, such as through difficult conversations. The goal is for everyone to feel like a somebody through recognition and respect.
A Cross-Programmatic Response to Food Insecurity Issuessondramilkie
1. Several programs were established in Jackson County, Wisconsin to address rising rates of food insecurity, including Food 4 Kids to provide weekend meal bags to families, the Friends' Food Shelf for food distribution, and a community garden.
2. These programs have expanded access to fresh produce and meals for hundreds of families each week. The community garden provides plots for limited-income families and organizations.
3. Volunteers have contributed nearly 3,000 hours of support, valued at over $51,000. Partnerships with schools and organizations have also helped address food insecurity through these "homegrown" community initiatives.
Building Political Effectiveness: Youth Government Education and Youth Engage...sondramilkie
This document outlines the Future Leaders Active in Government (FLAG) youth leadership program in Columbia County. The program introduces high school juniors to various aspects of county government through activities like conceptual mapping exercises, virtual tours of the county, job shadowing various departments, presentations to the county board, and capstone projects with local officials. The goal is to educate youth about government and give them opportunities to engage with and influence public leaders and policy.
Women in Ag, Educational Series in Farm ManagementKim Larson
This document summarizes a six-session educational series for women in farm management. Each session is five hours and covers a different topic, such as agricultural advocacy, FSA/NRCS programs, ag marketing, financial management, lease law, family communication, and farm succession. Participants represented over 13,000 acres of cropland and commented that the program was informative and empowering. They learned about communication, financial tools, lease arrangements, and more. Participants said the program would help them make better management decisions and get more involved in decision making.
Resources for Beginning Farmers in Minnesota ~ Institute for Sustainable Agriculture & the Land Stewardship Project, University of Minnesota ~ For more information, Please see websites below:
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Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214 ~
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Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079 ~
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Free School Gardening Art Posters =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159 ~
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Increase Food Production with Companion Planting in your School Garden =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159 ~
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348 ~
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City Chickens for your Organic School Garden =
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440 ~
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Huerto Ecológico, Tecnologías Sostenibles, Agricultura Organica
http://scribd.com/doc/239850233
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Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
Positive Practices in Farm Labor Management Gardening
This document discusses strategies for keeping farm employees happy and maintaining a profitable operation. It identifies 10 positive labor practices for farms, including respectful treatment of employees, fair compensation, and providing year-round employment, traditional benefits like paid time off, and opportunities for professional development. Implementing these practices can help with employee retention, productivity and accessing new markets. The document provides examples of low-cost, medium-cost and high-cost strategies farms can use and resources for more information.
Mud to Money: Lessons from 15 Leading WNC Local Food Farms Appalachian grown ...asapconnections
By Mountain BizWorks
Appalachian Grown farmer case studies.
Authors & Editors: Lead consultant: Noah Wilson, Emergent Opportunities, Inc.
Mountain BizWorks staff & business coaches: Barry Gupton, Madelyn Hjertmann, Kimberly Hunter, Sarah Myers, and Matt Raker
This seminar overview provides information on a seminar for women about financial independence and informed financial decision making. The seminar will provide current financial situation and needs information, empower attendees with knowledge, and provide a workbook to reinforce lessons. It is aimed to be informative, last 60 minutes, and is ideal for "lunch and learn" scenarios. Attendees need only provide space and time, as the presenter and company will handle logistics. The 169-year old presenting company is owned solely by policyholders and focused on customer needs. The seminar aims to provide knowledge to the group that influences 85% of household financial decisions and represents a growing market of women-owned businesses.
Cheryl Maynard has over 20 years of experience providing administrative and executive assistance. She is currently a Leadership Specialist at New Avon, LLC, where she answers calls from top-selling representatives and resolves their issues. Previously, she served as an executive assistant to a Vice President at Eli Lilly and Company, managing their schedule and organizing meetings and travel. She also has experience as an office manager and administrative assistant in various roles.
It’s All About Me! My Responsibility in Building Strong Relationshipssondramilkie
This document discusses building strong working relationships through effective communication and mutual understanding. It outlines five characteristics of effective relationships: respect, shared experiences, trust, reciprocity, and mutual enjoyment. These characteristics develop over time through open communication, acknowledging each other's needs, and reframing weaknesses. The presentation provides strategies for assessing relationships and creating boundaries to strengthen them.
Maximizing the Teen Court Experience for Youth Panel Memberssondramilkie
This document discusses restorative justice and teen court programs. It provides information on how teen court offers youth offenders a second chance through a deferred prosecution agreement where they appear before a panel of their peers. The document notes that teen courts have a much lower recidivism rate than regular courts. It explores how restorative justice seeks to repair harm caused by the offense. The document also describes how providing training to teen court panel members can increase their skills, confidence, and ability to create effective sanctions tailored to each respondent.
Vector Pharmaceutical provides regulatory affairs support and services to innovative pharmaceutical companies. Their core services include product development strategy, regulatory intelligence, clinical trial approval, submission preparation and management, and support during the post-authorization phase. They recognize that many clients work in small teams and aim to integrate smoothly as another member of the team. Clients will always deal with the same experienced consultant and not face unexpected charges. The name "Vector" refers to a quantity having both magnitude and direction, like a force.
The Learning Process of Reaching Out and Programming to Hispanic Audiences-2sondramilkie
The Southwest Youth Survey (SWYS) was created to gain information about teens' needs in local communities. It began in 1989 surveying 1,440 students across 6 schools in 1 county, and has expanded to survey over 5,700 students across 19 schools in 3 counties by 1997. The survey addresses problems faced by teens, their prevalence, and possible solutions. Results are communicated through "Teens Today" snippets, placemats, a "Parents Make a Difference" newsletter, and presentations to groups like school boards and county departments. While the survey provides valuable data, there are challenges with collaborating across multiple counties and schools, ensuring confidentiality, and managing costs.
Connecting and Engaging Extension Volunteerssondramilkie
The Connections and Engagement Conference at the University of Wisconsin-Extension from October 19-22, 2010 focused on volunteer management, development, and trends. The conference addressed identifying differences between volunteers, management, and development, trends in volunteerism, working with volunteers, systems that engage volunteers, and organizational changes. Sessions provided information on volunteer programs, implications of trends, and strategies to start with a plan, consider the organization and individual volunteers, and utilize a cycle of volunteer administration.
This document discusses various aspects of wine marketing such as packaging type and color, symbolism, provenance, and evaluating what customers value in local wines. It also questions whether promoting local wines or looking to Africa are good strategies.
This document discusses the benefits of carsharing and driving less to promote sustainability. It notes that personal car use significantly contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and each mile driven emits 1 pound of carbon dioxide. Carsharing allows people to own fewer cars as the average member drives 50% less after joining due to reduced traffic, parking, and costs. Driving less through carsharing helps reduce one's carbon footprint, conserves green space since cars are parked most of the time, improves health by encouraging exercise and time outdoors, and saves people nearly $700 per month on average in ownership costs. The document describes how carsharing works through an affordable membership and reserving vehicles online or by phone to use for trips.
The Roadmap to Distance Learning Technology: Retooling Traditional Outreach b...sondramilkie
The document discusses one program's use of distance learning technologies to provide conservation professional training. It describes how the Conservation Professional Training Program (CPTP) decided to use distance learning to address challenges like broad geographic distances, limited budgets, and diverse training needs. The CPTP transitioned some trainings online using tools like Basecamp, a custom-built registration website with Ruby on Rails, Moodle for online course delivery, and Drupal for a course portal site. The program evaluates its process and impact using online evaluations and quizzes. The presentation demonstrates how these tools meet the program's needs and allows personalized, non-traditional learning while building successful partnerships across multiple states.
The Conservation Professional Development and Training Program provides research-based conservation training to professionals across agency and state lines. It focuses on conservation planning, emerging issues, and staff skills. By sharing resources and expertise, it ensures a well-trained workforce can implement effective conservation practices. The Manure Hauler Education program also trains applicators, identifies needs, and empowers industry leadership to collaborate on priorities like regulations, insurance, and road weight limits. Both programs have significantly increased conservation compliance and expertise.
This document contains practice problems on ratios and proportions. It includes two example problems - one calculating the student to faculty ratio at a small college and the other calculating the ratio of field goals made to attempts for Shaquille O'Neal during the 2000-2001 NBA season. It also includes a blank problem for the reader to create and solve their own ratio problem.
Creating Aging Friendly Communities in Wisconsin: How Prepared is Your Commun...sondramilkie
This document discusses how prepared communities are for an aging population. It finds that only 46% of U.S. communities have begun planning efforts. It then provides population data showing that the U.S. and Wisconsin populations are aging as the number and percentage of those over 65 increases significantly. This will impact families, housing, transportation and other areas. The document suggests that communities need to plan now to ensure they are aging-friendly by being inclusive, sustainable, healthy, accessible, engaged and interdependent for all ages.
Extension's International Opportunities: Becoming a World Class Educatorsondramilkie
This document summarizes opportunities for Extension educators to gain international experience and become world class educators. It discusses the benefits of professional development through short-term volunteer assignments abroad which allow one to gain global competencies. Various international partners and programs are mentioned that can facilitate international opportunities. Personal anecdotes from experiences in Nicaragua are shared to illustrate the professional and personal growth that can come from working in new environments overseas.
"Everybody is a Somebody" A Dialogue on Classism in Cooperative Extensionsondramilkie
This document summarizes a dialogue on classism that occurred in Cooperative Extension. It discusses the concepts of "somebodies" and "nobodies" and how rank can divide people. Participants shared how they have felt like nobodies at times when overlooked or excluded. The dialogue addressed recognizing the contributions of all people and ensuring equity and inclusion in the workplace. Participants discussed barriers to inclusion and ways to improve the organizational culture, such as through difficult conversations. The goal is for everyone to feel like a somebody through recognition and respect.
A Cross-Programmatic Response to Food Insecurity Issuessondramilkie
1. Several programs were established in Jackson County, Wisconsin to address rising rates of food insecurity, including Food 4 Kids to provide weekend meal bags to families, the Friends' Food Shelf for food distribution, and a community garden.
2. These programs have expanded access to fresh produce and meals for hundreds of families each week. The community garden provides plots for limited-income families and organizations.
3. Volunteers have contributed nearly 3,000 hours of support, valued at over $51,000. Partnerships with schools and organizations have also helped address food insecurity through these "homegrown" community initiatives.
Building Political Effectiveness: Youth Government Education and Youth Engage...sondramilkie
This document outlines the Future Leaders Active in Government (FLAG) youth leadership program in Columbia County. The program introduces high school juniors to various aspects of county government through activities like conceptual mapping exercises, virtual tours of the county, job shadowing various departments, presentations to the county board, and capstone projects with local officials. The goal is to educate youth about government and give them opportunities to engage with and influence public leaders and policy.
Women in Ag, Educational Series in Farm ManagementKim Larson
This document summarizes a six-session educational series for women in farm management. Each session is five hours and covers a different topic, such as agricultural advocacy, FSA/NRCS programs, ag marketing, financial management, lease law, family communication, and farm succession. Participants represented over 13,000 acres of cropland and commented that the program was informative and empowering. They learned about communication, financial tools, lease arrangements, and more. Participants said the program would help them make better management decisions and get more involved in decision making.
Resources for Beginning Farmers in Minnesota ~ Institute for Sustainable Agriculture & the Land Stewardship Project, University of Minnesota ~ For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214 ~
`
Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079 ~
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159 ~
`
Increase Food Production with Companion Planting in your School Garden =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159 ~
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348 ~
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden =
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440 ~
`
Huerto Ecológico, Tecnologías Sostenibles, Agricultura Organica
http://scribd.com/doc/239850233
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
Positive Practices in Farm Labor Management Gardening
This document discusses strategies for keeping farm employees happy and maintaining a profitable operation. It identifies 10 positive labor practices for farms, including respectful treatment of employees, fair compensation, and providing year-round employment, traditional benefits like paid time off, and opportunities for professional development. Implementing these practices can help with employee retention, productivity and accessing new markets. The document provides examples of low-cost, medium-cost and high-cost strategies farms can use and resources for more information.
Mud to Money: Lessons from 15 Leading WNC Local Food Farms Appalachian grown ...asapconnections
By Mountain BizWorks
Appalachian Grown farmer case studies.
Authors & Editors: Lead consultant: Noah Wilson, Emergent Opportunities, Inc.
Mountain BizWorks staff & business coaches: Barry Gupton, Madelyn Hjertmann, Kimberly Hunter, Sarah Myers, and Matt Raker
This seminar overview provides information on a seminar for women about financial independence and informed financial decision making. The seminar will provide current financial situation and needs information, empower attendees with knowledge, and provide a workbook to reinforce lessons. It is aimed to be informative, last 60 minutes, and is ideal for "lunch and learn" scenarios. Attendees need only provide space and time, as the presenter and company will handle logistics. The 169-year old presenting company is owned solely by policyholders and focused on customer needs. The seminar aims to provide knowledge to the group that influences 85% of household financial decisions and represents a growing market of women-owned businesses.
Cheryl Maynard has over 20 years of experience providing administrative and executive assistance. She is currently a Leadership Specialist at New Avon, LLC, where she answers calls from top-selling representatives and resolves their issues. Previously, she served as an executive assistant to a Vice President at Eli Lilly and Company, managing their schedule and organizing meetings and travel. She also has experience as an office manager and administrative assistant in various roles.
IFPRI Policy Seminar “It Is Time— Gendered Time Use in Agriculture-Nutrition Pathways” on May 7, 2015. Presentation by Krista Jacobs, USAID Bureau for Food Security.
Understanding Empowerment among Retailers in the Informal Milk Sector in Peri...IFPRI Gender
Developing measures of empowerment is critical for monitoring progress toward gender equality and women’s empowerment. We used formative qualitative research to understand empowerment among traders in the informal milk sector in peri-urban Nairobi and adapt the project-level Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture Index (pro-WEAI). We conducted 6 single-sex focus group discussions, 48 in-depth individual interviews, 4 key informant interviews with current and former milk traders. Interviews were translated, transcribed, and thematically coded using deductive and inductive codes. Emic perceptions of empowerment among milk trader emphasized business success and supporting families and communities. Gender-specific markers of empowerment often aligned with traditional gender norms. Only low-value assets are needed to enter the sector, though a lack of large assets limits business growth, especially for women. Obtaining government licenses is sometimes challenging, and licenses help vendors maintain control over assets as authorities may seize them when vendors are found selling without a license. Small-scale credit is common, but access to large-scale credit is difficult to obtain for women, limiting the growth of women’s milk businesses. Business and household incomes are maintained separately, which helps women maintain control of their income. Married women (compared to single women) face more difficulty maintaining control of their income. Participation in savings and credit groups is common and facilitates acquisition of low-value assets. Membership in dairy trader groups, however, is uncommon especially among women, and low involvement in these groups may limit traders’ potential for collective action. We discuss how we use these findings to adapt the pro-WEAI.
Understanding empowerment among retailers in the informal milk sector in peri...CGIAR
This presentation was given by Emily Myers (International Food Policy Research Institute), as part of the Annual Scientific Conference hosted by the University of Canberra and co-sponsored by the University of Canberra, the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) and CGIAR Collaborative Platform for Gender Research. The event took place on April 2-4, 2019 in Canberra, Australia.
Read more: https://www.canberra.edu.au/research/faculty-research-centres/aisc/seeds-of-change and https://gender.cgiar.org/annual-conference-2019/
This document discusses the challenges of designing conservation programs given changing environmental targets and agricultural landscapes. It notes that farmers have differing priorities that influence their conservation decisions, such as farm size, tenure, age, and debt load. Engaging large farm operations requires tailored approaches as they view government programs skeptically. Survey results show farmers have had limited experiences with species at risk and prioritize other concerns over their conservation. Effective program design requires understanding these socioeconomic factors and farmers' varying spending priorities.
Measuring empowerment in the abaca, coconut, seaweed and swine value chains i...CGIAR
This presentation was given by Hazel Malapit (IFPRI/A4NH), as part of the Annual Gender Scientific Conference hosted by the CGIAR Collaborative Platform for Gender Research. The event took place on 25-27 September 2018 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, hosted by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and co-organized with KIT Royal Tropical Institute.
Read more: http://gender.cgiar.org/gender_events/annual-conference-2018/
My Health Record & change management webinar katrina otto 230616Katrina Otto
The document discusses change management strategies for implementing digital health records like My Health Record. It provides tips for leading change in a healthcare practice, finding motivators for staff, preparing for the future of digital health, and learning lessons from other implementations. The presentation aims to help practices successfully adopt digital health technologies and improve data quality through change management.
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Risk Management Education for Wisconsin's Women Farmers
1. Joy Kirkpatrick, Center for Dairy Profitability
Anne Pfeiffer, Agricultural Innovation Center
Jenny Vanderlin, Center for Dairy Profitability
Risk Management Education for
Wisconsin Women Farmers
2. For the next 75 minutes…
History, mission, development, & impacts of Heart
of the Farm and original Annie’s Projects (Joy)
Financial management spin-off programs (Jenny)
Annie’s Project for beginning farmers/value added
enterprises (Anne)
Questions, discussion
3. Wisconsin Farm Women
38,263 female farm operators* (16% increase
from 2002 Ag Census)
9,176 identified as the principal operator* (25%
increase)
*US Ag Census, 2007
4. Women in Agriculture Trends*
Women's Involvement
Selected Farm Tasks
0 20 40 60 80 100
Chem Apps
Spread Manure
Other Field Work
Rock Picking
Haying
Breeding Cow s
Feeding Cow s
Clean Stalls/Barn
Calf Care
Cleaning Equip
Milking Cow s
Repair Machinery
Gardening
Errands
Bookkeeping
Task
Percentage
Regularly Sometimes
Most farm women are
responsible for farm
bookkeeping and bill paying
Farm errands and vegetable
gardening are common tasks
Women are more likely to
work with livestock than do
field work
Women’s age influences the
tasks that women do; in
particular, almost two-thirds
of the women interviewed
(63%) contributed 40 or
more hours of on-farm work
per week.
* The Roles of Women on Wisconsin Dairy Farms at the Turn of the 21st Century. PATS Research Report No. 10. Nov, 2001.
5. Women in Agriculture
Heart of the Farm
Overall Mission
Farm Management and Production Education for Women
Improving Farm Business Decision-Making
Long-Term Goal
“…address the needs of farm women by providing education
on pertinent topics, connecting them with agricultural
resources, and creating support networks.”
Funding Source
North Central Regional Risk Management Education Center
Risk Management Agency (2008 – 2011)
and the Center for Dairy Profitability,
Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Farm Service Agency,
various local sponsors
6. Heart of the Farm Programs
2002-2010
2002
2 Pilot
2006
6 Conferences
2003
4 Conferences
2007
4 Conferences
2004
6 Conferences
2008
5 full day conferences; 2 half day
2005
2 Conferences
2009
5 full day conferences; 1 hybrid
2010
7 Conferences
7. Annie’s Project
Meet 4-6 times
3 – 4 hrs/session
Risk management
Smaller class size
Goal: more depth to
topics
8. Value of Heart of the Farm
Contact joy.kirkpatrick@ces.uwex.edu for info on where you can view
this video clip
9. Opened the “gate” to the farm
Farm succession
Leadership positions in local organizations
Connect with resources
Work with farms that didn’t use Extension before
Financial evaluation and recordkeeping
Farm management team (Team Profit)
Production and housing questions
10. Changes to your operation
“I’ve learned better ways to look at my operation positively
and to be more patient when things get tough. I think I’ve
learned better communication skills and planning skills to
manage market ups and downs.”
“…..improved relationships with husband and family
members; expanded farm operations, land, livestock, etc.;
planning for more and feeling in control and better
equipped.”
“Able to ask more informed questions…”
“Changed to computer record keeping system, decided to
designate “time off” work for just taking care of myself,
explored hiring an accountant/investment advisor, set up a
more efficient bill paying system at home, revised my/our
will(s) & updated insurance policy beneficiaries, started
running and checking credit report annually”
11. Are you a better manager?
Contact joy.kirkpatrick@ces.uwex.edu for info on where you can view
this video clip
12. Heart of the Farm
Spinoffs
Health Care
Planning for the Unexpected Tomorrow
Financial Management
Record-keeping Basics
Accounting Software
Financial Management 101
Bookkeepers Boot Camp (new 2010)
Funding Source
USDA – North Central Regional Risk Management Education
Center (NCRMEC), Risk Management Agency, Center for
Dairy Profitability, FSA and UW-Extension County Offices.
14. Heart of the Farm -- Spinoffs
Financial Management
Purpose
To extend financial management into the
everyday fabric of farm life for Wisconsin’s
Heart of the Farm Women.
Improve basic accounting and record-keeping
Because they asked for it
Objectives
To motivate farm women to accept
responsibility of keeping good financial records
To empower women to make reasonable
judgments about finances and business.
15. Heart of the Farm – Spinoffs
Demographics
Most Attendees Were From Dairy Farms
Followed by beef, then grain, no hog
farmers
42% Worked Off The Farm
Averaged 30 hours per week
Wide Distribution of Ages
Largest participation age 45-54, followed by
35-44
Average Size of Farm is 600 Acres
16. Record-Keeping Basics
Why Record-Keep?
Record-Keeping Systems
Hand-Kept
Computerized
Types of Accounting
Systems
Cash vs. Accrual
Review of Computer
Programs
Decision-Making Tools
Benchmarking
Partial Budget
17. Accounting Software
AAIMS & Quickbooks
Structure Objectives
One day workshop -- 6 hours
(includes lunch)
Computer lab with
QB/AAIMS installed
Small groups – 25 Maximum
Exercises:
Create Company file,
Create & modify Chart of
Accounts, Record basic
revenue & expense
transactions
Lecture(s):
Importance, double-entry
accounting, cash vs.
accrual accounting
Evaluate:
Financial Performance of
Farm
Improve:
Financial Skills
Problem Solving Skills
Identify:
Critical Issues
Plan for Farm Future
Develop:
Accrual Financial
Statements
Better Decisions Based on
Accrual Accounting
Practices
18. Fabric of Farm Life
Financial Management
Structure Objective/Theme
3-hour session
Introduction and Goals
Academic Lecture:
content and context
Participation: construct
financial statements
Conversation: how does
this fit into every day life?
Participation: solution to
financial statements,
analysis of financial
position/performance
Financial
CORE
-Information
-Analysis
-Management
19. Bookkeepers’ Boot Camp
5-6 Hours (lunch)
Introductions
How and Why of
Managing Records
FSA Bookkeeping
Requirements
What Recordkeeping
can do for Your
Bottom Line
Recordkeeping
Options
How & Whys of
Recordkeeping
Organizing
Requirements
Position & Performance
Decision-Making
Structure Objective/Theme
21. Assessing the Need of Beginning
and Value – Added Women
Farmers Unique risk management and networking needs
Often don’t grow up “just knowing”
May not be aware of existing resources
May need different resources than currently exist
Lack business readiness skills
FSA loan officers find women to be consistently less
prepared than men to apply for a loan in terms of
business planning, financial projections, crop
insurance, etc.
22. Why a Targeted Program?
Rapidly growing population of women farmers
9,176 Wisconsin farms identified a woman as the
principal operator, an increase of 25% over 2002
and 58% over 1997 data
1/3 of these women are “new” farmers
Average farm size is about ½ of state average
High reliance on alternative markets including
value-added products and market diversification
techniques including fresh market and direct
sales
23. Participant Focused Development
Curriculum adaptation and development based
on previous Annie’s Project sessions offered to
WI Dairy Farmers
Review panel of 6 new and experienced women
farmers
Overwhelming interest in pilot session
24. Who are the Participants?
Acres Owned
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
25. Who are the Participants?
Land Owned vs. Land Managed
Manage/Operate
less than owned
Manage/Operate
same as owned
Manage/Operate
more than owned
26. Who are the Participants?
Farming Experience
more than 25
years
10 to 24 years
2 to 9 years
1 year
has never farmed
27. Who are the Participants?
Annual Farm –related Income (Gross)
Under $10,000
$10,001-$25,000
$25,001-$50,000
Over $300,000
Abstain
28. Curriculum Overview
Personality traits and skills
Assessing business feasibility
Conducting and analyzing market research
Financial Management
Food Safety Regulations
Additional resources for land access, financing,
grants, and bushiness planning
29. Colors of Personality
“My communication with prospective
employees/pastor/customers has greatly
improved. (esp. listening) Identifying different
styles of communication & respecting other’s
styles”
“It gave me particular insights into how my
husband & I work & how that affects our farm
business”
30. Assessing Business Feasibility
“This presentation, and especially the homework,
allowed us to discuss openly that we are not at
the same place.”
“This created much discussion for my husband
(business partner) and me. It forced us to realize
and discuss how our vision of the future of the
business is different and that we need to
compromise (each of us) to have a similar vision
for the future.”
31. Taxes and Business Entities
“This presentation brought to light that our
informal business operation needs a legal
definition.”
“This session was vital for me, and far too short! I
realize that others might be more knowledgeable
in this area, but I felt that it was too short –
especially because we spent so much time on the
earlier topics and didn’t get into the last part of his
subject matter.”
32. Conducting Market Research
“I do this for a living, but didn’t realize how much I
knew because was never officially “trained” in it.
So this session gave me some good websites for
my ag businesses and reinforced my confidence.”
“I am researching adding a value-added product
using the beef I raise. I will do some research
data provided thru sources I learned about in
class to determine what would be a marketable
product.”
33. Food Safety Rules and Regulations
“Presented ideas for me to incorporate in better
land handling procedures.”
“Once I (we) have determined exactly what we
intend to produce/grow, I will utilize all the
resources provided that apply to our produce &
operation.”
34. Financial Management 101
“I have to report to the FSA on a balance sheet
yearly & this was helpful to refresh my memory. It
would have been useful to get some resources
for how to best collect the info needed for the
balance sheet (Notebooks, quick books,
charts/logs, etc…)”
“It will act as a starting point for me this year. I
didn’t even know any of the terms, so this de-
mystified it for me.”
35. Taxes…part II
“Keep better records, especially log book in
transfer.”
“Understand depreciation much better.”
“I will go home and make more files for different
categories of my farm business – so I’ll be able to
track items better for tax purposes.”
37. 6 Month Evaluation
0 5 10 15
Personality assessment/developing a…
Cost/benefit analysis
Business entity alternatives for your…
Market research
Financial management
Food safety rules and regulations
Good Agricultural Practices
Organizing for farm tax preparation
Farm Service Agency programs
WI DATCP’s Farm Center
Grant opportunities
Since participating in the Annie’s Project have you used information or resources
from the classes in any of these categories (check all that apply):
38. What did you value most from
Annie’s Project?
Professional, supportive approach and access to
resource people
Business entities and taxes
Feasibility
Financial
Networking
Market research
Business feasibility analysis and planning
On-going connections/resources
Personality assessment and management teams
Regulatory information
39. What additional topics would be
valuable?
Field trips
Financial management
Grants info
Health insurance
Marketing
Networking
More homework
Taxes and legal entities
Weights and measurement regulations
40. Participant Needs and Approaches
Very interactive
Dedicate significant time to introductions
Incorporate networking time
Use small group discussion format
Frequent check-ins and feedback
Verbal and written evaluations through-out sessions
Week-to-week email reminders
Interested in discussing ideas as well as action
planning
Hungry for information and eager to learn
Interested in longer classes, more sessions and
more homework
41. Further Needs
0 5 10 15 20
Second level of topics for the
direct marketer or beginning
farmer
Financial management and
investing for farmers/farm
families
Annie’s Projects that are
offered through video/web
conferencing
Would you participate in other workshops
structured as Annie’s Projects?
42. Thoughts on Women-focused
Classes
23 out of 25 survey respondents said having a women-only class
is important
“Although it would be somewhat beneficial to have my husband
here to obtain the same information, I believe that there’s more
open discussion and spontaneous interactions/conversations
when women are primarily in the class.”
“It’s nice to have peers/role models of women in farming. Having
their own businesses.”
“Dynamics in primarily female audiences are different than co-
ed. In some situations, such as this course, those dynamics and
the resulting communication are almost as valuable as the
information.”
“Not enough women feel comfortable discussing these subjects
with men, and there are still men who feel they know “better”
than women how to do business.”
“Women not always aware of options and may need to overcome
fear of going into business for themselves.”
43. Joy Kirkpatrick, Center for Dairy
Profitability
Anne Pfeiffer, Agricultural Innovation
Center
Jenny Vanderlin, Center for Dairy
Profitability
Thank You
Editor's Notes
Spin-off programs: A TV series is considered to be a "Spin-off" where one or more of the regular characters were taken from the cast of a previous series.
Beginning in 2002 the US Ag Census allowed farms to identify up to 3 operators and collect demographic data on them, rather than just the principal operator. -- so the number of women identified as farm operators may have increased drastically from 1997 to 2002, but in many ways is finally catching up to reflecting what has been happening all along – joint decisions with male/female partnersThe 9,176 increase in female principal operators – and where they are clustered in the state (Dane, St. Croix) cynic in us may say this number is inflated because of the definition of a farmThe definition of a farm employed by the USDA for data collection purposes is "any operation that sells at least one thousand dollars of agricultural commodities or that would have sold that amount of produce under normal circumstances."
In 2002 we received $2,000 from NCR RME to pilot two programs targeting women farmers and we piloted Heart of the Farm in Richland County and Eau Claire. In 2003 we received a larger grant to hold more conferences across the state.
Number of classes, number of women, basic topics covered, Ways we evaluate Heart of the Farm and Annie’s ProjectEnd of session evaluationsFollow up evaluations to measure behavior changes and use of information
Starting in 2008 the follow up evaluation included a question on what you value most about heart of the farm
Quick survey of agents and Technical college instructors gives some insight on how interaction has improved or changed since they’ve hosted a Heart of the Farm conferenceSeen a resource by the women farmers – and since they may play the role of gathering info before decisions are made – this is a more direct line of communication
To study core financial information, financial analysis and financial management To incorporate farm financial information into the fabric of farm life
In addition to being relatively new to farming, this population tends to focus on alternative and value-added crops. Wisconsin farms with women as principal operators average 94 acres, as compared to a general average farm size of 194 acres. These smaller farms are more likely to rely on alternative markets including value-added products and market diversification techniques including fresh market and direct sales.Annie’s Project for Value-Added and Beginning Farmers is specifically designed to meet the needs of these women including sessions on setting business goals, assessing skills and gaps in management teams, business planning, market research, establishing a business entity and tax implications, financial management, and food regulations.