Why an Annie's Program?
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

Text Box: Why a program targeted to women in agriculture? Underserved audience Unique learning needs Safe learning environment Mentoring, nurturing   Who should participate? The target audience is farm women with a passion for business and involvement.   What might you gain from Annie’s Project? Through Annie’s Project, farm women say that they find answers, strength, and friendship. They also grow in confidence, business skills, and community prestige.   Here’s what Oklahoma women have said about their experience in Annie’s:   "I believe I’m more confident in my farm management decisions."   "I now understand how many factors must be considered when making financial management decisions."   Participant Impacts Increasing use of production records Creating and using marketing plans Calculating breakeven prices for crops and livestock Preparing financial statements regularly Reviewing farm insurance policies annually Writing and reviewing farm business goals Adopting and using new farm record software Estimating and reviewing retirement costs and needs  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Text Box: Participants used spreadsheet applications to apply financial management strategies. Interactive learning encouraged participants to learn from each other.