Winter Programming Highlights

I think... I hope... that spring is finally here! As tractors start heading out to the fields, my winter programs are beginning to slow down a bit. Over the next few weeks I will highlight the happenings from OSU Extension here in Coshocton County since January.

The first program is Annie's Project. I am so proud of the participants and all the presenters that taught during this 6-week series. Twenty area women (eighteen from Coshocton County and two from bordering counties) met for six consecutive Tuesday evenings (January 29 - March 5) to enjoy a meal together and learn about agricultural risk management topics. These themes included financial, marketing, production, legal/institutional, human resources and health & wellness. A total of 15 speakers taught the women over the six weeks.

Annie's Project is named after the mother of an Extension educator. Annie was a successful farm wife, and her daughter wanted to honor her by creating a program for women to empower them to be better business partners.

Look for information about future women in agriculture programs later this summer.

Coshocton County OSU Extension Annie's Project Class of 2013!

Back Row: Andrea Finton, Kristy Leindecker, Gayle Stevens, Carolyn Jones, Michelle Johnson,

Gloria Mosholder, Heidi Soules, Tracey Beavers, Mary Wright, Cheri Jones, Sandy Kennedy, Emily Adams

Front Row: Lin Hamric, Jenna Gregorich, Deb Gaumer, Kelly Miller, Alana Lapp,

Jackie Wilkins, Beth Mullen, Amy Porteus, Kayla Chapman

The food was delicious every night.

 

Shari Gallup, Extension Educator in Licking County, leads participants in

stress relieving exercises during a health and wellness section of the last evening for the class.