Annies’ Project Mission

• To empower farm women to be better business partners through networks and by managing and organizing critical information.

Planning

• Involved Counties Met• Curriculum Discussed– True Colors– Marketing / Cost of Production– Leases and Lease Laws– Human Resources / Record Keeping– Estate Planning– Quicken 2010

Speakers Identified

• Extension Staff – Area and State• Producer Groups – KLA and Farm Bureau• Financial Specialist• Nationally Known Experts

Meeting Location

• Hutchinson Community College– Central Location– Ease of access– Possible computer access– Food Access

Participation

• 30 Total• Smaller Numbers Might Be Better• Diverse Group Adds To the Dynamics

Funding

• North Central Risk Management Education Center

• American Ag Credit• Farm Bureau• Registration Fee

Outcomes

• Farm Women Find–Friendship–Confidence–Business Skills

–Resources

–Networking

Next Step• Expand Program to Other Extension Areas• We Can Provide– Funding to pay for True Colors– Funding for portfolios– Use of Quicken software– Planning and delivery input

Jonie,Got the Kansas Farm Account Book in the mail the other day

and looked at it in detail this morning. This is GREAT! It’s given me lots of ideas on how I can do the accounting better for my boss and mother on our accounting software (and Quicken),

and using excel spreadsheets. I knew I didn’t have to “re-invent the wheel!” It’s wonderful to have good resources available (or

know where to go or ask)!!!Thank you for the kindness extended in sending the book, and

for leading a great Annie’s Project. I have been “singing the praises” for this workshop and hope you’ll be able to continue

to offer this fine program!Denise I Gerber, Financial Manager

Walter Morris & Son128 S Dellrose

Wichita, KS 67218