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Register now for Women Managing the Farm ConferenceKansas In an industry traditionally dominated by men, women have a strong and growing presence in U.S. agriculture. In fact, more and more women are choosing to own and manage their own farms. The 2012 Women Managing the Farm Conference is a comprehensive program designed to give women the insight to manage their farm investment. The eight annual Women Managing the Farm Conference will be held on Feb. 10 to 11 at the Hyatt Regency in Wichita, Kan. "Farm women who are helping to grow the nation's food supply are being recognized more and more for their contribution to agriculture," says Janet Barrows, conference coordinator and vice president of marketing and communications for Frontier Farm Credit. "The conference provides a unique situation to participate with women who see the value and importance of learning ways they can impact issues affecting today's agriculture." Over the two-day conference, presentations regarding business planning, health, managing employees and more will be interspersed with opportunities for networking and learning from others attending the conference. The WMF conference has been developed for all women involved in an operation from the full-time manager to the absentee landowner needing a bit of insight about managing their investment. Keynote speakers include Dana Peterson, National Association of Wheat Growers; Dan Thomson, veterinarian, K-State Research and Extension; Cheryl Tevis, Successful Farming Magazine; Ed O'Malley, Kansas Leadership Center; and Cheryl Unruh, author, "Flyover People." Whether a farm owner, partner, or rookie, women involved in agriculture are encouraged to attend this conference. Registration and other details can be obtained at www.togpartners.com/wmf. The registration fee is $145, if paid by Jan. 27. The price will increase to $170 after that date. The Soybean Commission has provided funding for 25 scholarships of $150 each to cover registration, hotel and/or travel expenses for farm women with limited resources--the scholarship form can be obtained on the website. If you do not have web access and wish to register or obtain further information, please contact The Odyssey Group at 320-224-0154. A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hyatt Regency Wichita, 400 West Waterman, Wichita, KS 67202, phone 316-293-1234 or toll free 888-421-1442, at the conference rate of $97 plus tax for single/double occupancy and $122 for triple/quadruple occupancy. Make reservations by Jan. 23 by calling the hotel directly and mention the Women Managing the Farm conference to receive the conference rate.
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