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Women in agriculture workshop setBy D. Bruce Bosley CSU Extension Agent, cropping systems Colorado Women play a vital role in the success of their family farms and ranches, from agricultural production to marketing and finance. However, despite "on farm experience" and for some a college degree, many agriculturalists have not received formalized training in risk, strategic planning, or financial management. Most would like to fill in gaps to make their operations more successful. Colorado State University encourages people to attend a risk and financial management workshop designed specifically for women. The program will be held at Island Grove Park in Greeley on Oct. 19. Although training in risk management is something that can benefit all producers (male or female), sometimes in the course of running their businesses, women face risks that are unique to them. Women might also choose to manage risks differently than men. For example, women might concern themselves more with family safety or about labor relations, and they may choose less risky capital investments. This conference is organized to teach women about our recently developed Strategic Risk Management Process (SRMP) for women. During this program, women will have the opportunity to network and learn from other women that share similar backgrounds and risks using interactive, hands-on techniques to help them determine their financial health, measure their risk tolerance, set risk management/operational goals, and identify risks that jeopardize their family and operation. The program is based upon several research studies and extension programs that have been conducted throughout the West. It has received tremendous support and input from female agricultural leaders from across the state to make this program a success. One of the most exciting aspects of the program is that you can try our hands-on computer simulated program, "Ag Survivor." Ag Survivor gives you the opportunity to make decisions using what you have learned about risk to achieve as much wealth as possible for your simulated family farm. Following Ag Survivor the presenters will have an open forum facilitated by local female agricultural leaders so that participants can share the risks and challenges that they personally encounter in their operations and then get advice from peers. The organizers anticipate that this will be an enjoyable and educational program for women of all different experience levels, with plenty of time to network and provide support to one another. Please contact me, Bruce Bosley, to get a brochure for more information or visit www.agwomenandrisk.com. Register early to assure a seat. Please contact me, Bruce Bosley about this article or other cropping systems or natural resource topics at 970-522-3200, extension 285 in Sterling or 970-542-3540 in Fort Morgan.
Date: 10/4/07 Advertisement
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