Women in Agriculture: A day away on April 5th

Join Tina Kohlman, Regional Extension Dairy Educator for Washington County, for a day away, to spend time with others who share the same experiences and challenges as you do.

VITAL:  Valuable Informed Thriving Agricultural Leader is a new program offering from UW-Extension agriculture educators.  This dynamic program, will feature the latest in dairy and crop management, taking care of yourself, and ways to diversify the the farm. 

DATE: Wednesday, April 5, 2023

TIME: 10am to 3pm

WHERE: Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center, 7001 Gass Lake Road, Manitowoc

COST: $30, which includes meals, breaks, and materials

TOPICS:

  • The 3 High I’s: Inflation, Inputs and Interest Rates
    • Amanda Kroll & Toni Sorenson, GreenStone FCS
  • Cows in Transition
    • Angie Ulness, Extension Manitowoc County Agriculture Educator
  • Exploring Value-Added Venture for Long-Term Sustainability
    • Stephanie Plaster, Extension Farm Management Outreach Specialist
  • Growing Value on the Farm: Women-Led Entrepreneurship
    • Amanda Knoener, Kress-Hill Sunflower
    • Shelly Mayer, Mayer Beef & Folk Song Farm
    • Tammy & Brianna Fritsch, Two Guernsey Girls Creamery

Pre-registration is required. Register at 2023 Women’s Agriculture Program or call 920-683-4183

We encourage you to bring employees, friends, and family members for this day away from the farm! If you have any questions about this program, please feel free to contact Tina Kohlman at 920-929-3180 or tina.kohlman@wisc.edu

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