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Peanut Butter & Milk Festival at 9:01 AM on 2/5/2023

Start Time:

Time to be determined

End Time:

12:00 AM

The 51st annual Peanut Butter & Milk Festival will be held in Meeker County Feb. 4-11. Nine guests from Hartford, Alabama – Litchfield’s sister city – will visit the area, learning about the dairy industry and enjoying outdoor winter activities. Dairy Day is Monday, Feb. 6, and guests will tour local dairy farms and visit First District Association followed by a chili/soup supper at Forest City Threshers building at 7 p.m. which the public is welcome to attend.

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PDPW Financial Literacy for Dairy program at 11:18 AM on 2/5/2023

Start Time:

11:18 AM

End Time:

12:00 AM

Dairy farmers, veterinarians, nutritionists and other agribusiness professionals can start the new year with an elevated level of understanding about the finances of their business with the PDPW Financial Literacy for Dairy program. This financial-development program is taught by leading experts and designed specifically for the needs of today’s dairy industry. All classes will be held at PDPW headquarters in Juneau, Wisconsin. Level Two programs will be held Jan. 18-19; Feb. 8-9 and March 1-2. Taught by dairy financial experts Gary Sipiorski, agricultural business and financial consultant, and Dr. Kevin Bernhardt, PhD, professor of agribusiness at UW-Platteville, Level Two introduces participants to broader financial concepts and provides a deeper look at more comprehensive financial tools and reporting methods, including ratios and analyses. Level Three will be held March 22-23. Led by Dick Wittman, Wittman Consulting, this level covers advanced concepts in several core areas, including the use of budgeting tools for planning and performance monitoring, trend analysis, strategies for optimizing capital purchases, managing family business investment capital and more. To register, visit www.pdpw.org or contact PDPW at 800-947-7379.

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Couple Retreats at 11:19 AM on 2/5/2023

Start Time:

11:19 AM

End Time:

12:00 AM

Minnesota Dairy Initiative is pleased to again offer Farm Couple Retreats. These retreats are open to all types of farmers. The retreat will include networking with other farming couples, a short lecture, group activities and partner exercises. Each retreat will allow the couple to get away from everyday farm work and focus on a farm/family issue, set goals and seek opportunities to attain them. For more information or to register, visit https://mn-dairy-initiative.org/events/.
   - Jan. 20-21 in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.
   - Jan. 27-28 in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
   - Feb. 10-11 in Mankato, Minnesota.

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Badger Dairy Insight at 1:00 PM on 2/5/2023

Start Time:

1:00 PM

End Time:

2:30 PM

A webinar series from the University of Wisconsin, the Badger Dairy Insight, will provide the latest research-based dairy information to improve animal welfare, breeding and genetic selection, automation and modernization, and nutritional decisions for producers, dairy workers and managers, ag professionals and educators. The webinars will be Tuesdays from 1-2:30 p.m. Register at go.wisc.edu/farmreadyresearch.
   – Jan. 10, Jan. 24 and Jan. 31
   – Feb. 7 and Feb. 21
   – March 7, March 14 and March 21

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Peanut Butter & Milk Festival at 9:01 AM on 2/6/2023

Start Time:

Time to be determined

End Time:

12:00 AM

The 51st annual Peanut Butter & Milk Festival will be held in Meeker County Feb. 4-11. Nine guests from Hartford, Alabama – Litchfield’s sister city – will visit the area, learning about the dairy industry and enjoying outdoor winter activities. Dairy Day is Monday, Feb. 6, and guests will tour local dairy farms and visit First District Association followed by a chili/soup supper at Forest City Threshers building at 7 p.m. which the public is welcome to attend.

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PDPW Financial Literacy for Dairy program at 11:18 AM on 2/6/2023

Start Time:

11:18 AM

End Time:

12:00 AM

Dairy farmers, veterinarians, nutritionists and other agribusiness professionals can start the new year with an elevated level of understanding about the finances of their business with the PDPW Financial Literacy for Dairy program. This financial-development program is taught by leading experts and designed specifically for the needs of today’s dairy industry. All classes will be held at PDPW headquarters in Juneau, Wisconsin. Level Two programs will be held Jan. 18-19; Feb. 8-9 and March 1-2. Taught by dairy financial experts Gary Sipiorski, agricultural business and financial consultant, and Dr. Kevin Bernhardt, PhD, professor of agribusiness at UW-Platteville, Level Two introduces participants to broader financial concepts and provides a deeper look at more comprehensive financial tools and reporting methods, including ratios and analyses. Level Three will be held March 22-23. Led by Dick Wittman, Wittman Consulting, this level covers advanced concepts in several core areas, including the use of budgeting tools for planning and performance monitoring, trend analysis, strategies for optimizing capital purchases, managing family business investment capital and more. To register, visit www.pdpw.org or contact PDPW at 800-947-7379.

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Couple Retreats at 11:19 AM on 2/6/2023

Start Time:

11:19 AM

End Time:

12:00 AM

Minnesota Dairy Initiative is pleased to again offer Farm Couple Retreats. These retreats are open to all types of farmers. The retreat will include networking with other farming couples, a short lecture, group activities and partner exercises. Each retreat will allow the couple to get away from everyday farm work and focus on a farm/family issue, set goals and seek opportunities to attain them. For more information or to register, visit https://mn-dairy-initiative.org/events/.
   - Jan. 20-21 in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.
   - Jan. 27-28 in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
   - Feb. 10-11 in Mankato, Minnesota.

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Badger Dairy Insight at 1:00 PM on 2/6/2023

Start Time:

1:00 PM

End Time:

2:30 PM

A webinar series from the University of Wisconsin, the Badger Dairy Insight, will provide the latest research-based dairy information to improve animal welfare, breeding and genetic selection, automation and modernization, and nutritional decisions for producers, dairy workers and managers, ag professionals and educators. The webinars will be Tuesdays from 1-2:30 p.m. Register at go.wisc.edu/farmreadyresearch.
   – Jan. 10, Jan. 24 and Jan. 31
   – Feb. 7 and Feb. 21
   – March 7, March 14 and March 21

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Peanut Butter & Milk Festival at 9:01 AM on 2/7/2023

Start Time:

Time to be determined

End Time:

12:00 AM

The 51st annual Peanut Butter & Milk Festival will be held in Meeker County Feb. 4-11. Nine guests from Hartford, Alabama – Litchfield’s sister city – will visit the area, learning about the dairy industry and enjoying outdoor winter activities. Dairy Day is Monday, Feb. 6, and guests will tour local dairy farms and visit First District Association followed by a chili/soup supper at Forest City Threshers building at 7 p.m. which the public is welcome to attend.

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PDPW Financial Literacy for Dairy program at 11:18 AM on 2/7/2023

Start Time:

11:18 AM

End Time:

12:00 AM

Dairy farmers, veterinarians, nutritionists and other agribusiness professionals can start the new year with an elevated level of understanding about the finances of their business with the PDPW Financial Literacy for Dairy program. This financial-development program is taught by leading experts and designed specifically for the needs of today’s dairy industry. All classes will be held at PDPW headquarters in Juneau, Wisconsin. Level Two programs will be held Jan. 18-19; Feb. 8-9 and March 1-2. Taught by dairy financial experts Gary Sipiorski, agricultural business and financial consultant, and Dr. Kevin Bernhardt, PhD, professor of agribusiness at UW-Platteville, Level Two introduces participants to broader financial concepts and provides a deeper look at more comprehensive financial tools and reporting methods, including ratios and analyses. Level Three will be held March 22-23. Led by Dick Wittman, Wittman Consulting, this level covers advanced concepts in several core areas, including the use of budgeting tools for planning and performance monitoring, trend analysis, strategies for optimizing capital purchases, managing family business investment capital and more. To register, visit www.pdpw.org or contact PDPW at 800-947-7379.

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Couple Retreats at 11:19 AM on 2/7/2023

Start Time:

11:19 AM

End Time:

12:00 AM

Minnesota Dairy Initiative is pleased to again offer Farm Couple Retreats. These retreats are open to all types of farmers. The retreat will include networking with other farming couples, a short lecture, group activities and partner exercises. Each retreat will allow the couple to get away from everyday farm work and focus on a farm/family issue, set goals and seek opportunities to attain them. For more information or to register, visit https://mn-dairy-initiative.org/events/.
   - Jan. 20-21 in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.
   - Jan. 27-28 in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
   - Feb. 10-11 in Mankato, Minnesota.

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Badger Dairy Insight at 1:00 PM on 2/7/2023

Start Time:

1:00 PM

End Time:

2:30 PM

A webinar series from the University of Wisconsin, the Badger Dairy Insight, will provide the latest research-based dairy information to improve animal welfare, breeding and genetic selection, automation and modernization, and nutritional decisions for producers, dairy workers and managers, ag professionals and educators. The webinars will be Tuesdays from 1-2:30 p.m. Register at go.wisc.edu/farmreadyresearch.
   – Jan. 10, Jan. 24 and Jan. 31
   – Feb. 7 and Feb. 21
   – March 7, March 14 and March 21

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Annie’s Project at 4:30 PM on 2/7/2023

Start Time:

4:30 PM

End Time:

7:00 PM

Annie’s Project, a six-week course designed to help farm women develop their management and decision-making skills, is being offered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Clayton County and Delaware County. Classes will be held from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Woods Edge Golf Course at 504 W. Union St. in Edgewood, Iowa, beginning Feb. 7. Classes will continue Feb. 14, Feb. 21, Feb. 28, March 7 and March 14. For more information, contact Holly Loan in Clayton County at 563-245-1451 or [email protected] In Delaware County, contact Jade Schneider at 563-927-4201 or [email protected] Register at www.extension.iastate.edu/womeninag or at the Clayton or Delaware County Extension offices.

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Peanut Butter & Milk Festival at 9:01 AM on 2/8/2023

Start Time:

Time to be determined

End Time:

12:00 AM

The 51st annual Peanut Butter & Milk Festival will be held in Meeker County Feb. 4-11. Nine guests from Hartford, Alabama – Litchfield’s sister city – will visit the area, learning about the dairy industry and enjoying outdoor winter activities. Dairy Day is Monday, Feb. 6, and guests will tour local dairy farms and visit First District Association followed by a chili/soup supper at Forest City Threshers building at 7 p.m. which the public is welcome to attend.

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PDPW Financial Literacy for Dairy program at 11:18 AM on 2/8/2023

Start Time:

11:18 AM

End Time:

12:00 AM

Dairy farmers, veterinarians, nutritionists and other agribusiness professionals can start the new year with an elevated level of understanding about the finances of their business with the PDPW Financial Literacy for Dairy program. This financial-development program is taught by leading experts and designed specifically for the needs of today’s dairy industry. All classes will be held at PDPW headquarters in Juneau, Wisconsin. Level Two programs will be held Jan. 18-19; Feb. 8-9 and March 1-2. Taught by dairy financial experts Gary Sipiorski, agricultural business and financial consultant, and Dr. Kevin Bernhardt, PhD, professor of agribusiness at UW-Platteville, Level Two introduces participants to broader financial concepts and provides a deeper look at more comprehensive financial tools and reporting methods, including ratios and analyses. Level Three will be held March 22-23. Led by Dick Wittman, Wittman Consulting, this level covers advanced concepts in several core areas, including the use of budgeting tools for planning and performance monitoring, trend analysis, strategies for optimizing capital purchases, managing family business investment capital and more. To register, visit www.pdpw.org or contact PDPW at 800-947-7379.

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Couple Retreats at 11:19 AM on 2/8/2023

Start Time:

11:19 AM

End Time:

12:00 AM

Minnesota Dairy Initiative is pleased to again offer Farm Couple Retreats. These retreats are open to all types of farmers. The retreat will include networking with other farming couples, a short lecture, group activities and partner exercises. Each retreat will allow the couple to get away from everyday farm work and focus on a farm/family issue, set goals and seek opportunities to attain them. For more information or to register, visit https://mn-dairy-initiative.org/events/.
   - Jan. 20-21 in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.
   - Jan. 27-28 in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
   - Feb. 10-11 in Mankato, Minnesota.

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Badger Dairy Insight at 1:00 PM on 2/8/2023

Start Time:

1:00 PM

End Time:

2:30 PM

A webinar series from the University of Wisconsin, the Badger Dairy Insight, will provide the latest research-based dairy information to improve animal welfare, breeding and genetic selection, automation and modernization, and nutritional decisions for producers, dairy workers and managers, ag professionals and educators. The webinars will be Tuesdays from 1-2:30 p.m. Register at go.wisc.edu/farmreadyresearch.
   – Jan. 10, Jan. 24 and Jan. 31
   – Feb. 7 and Feb. 21
   – March 7, March 14 and March 21

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Annie’s Project at 4:30 PM on 2/8/2023

Start Time:

4:30 PM

End Time:

7:00 PM

Annie’s Project, a six-week course designed to help farm women develop their management and decision-making skills, is being offered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Clayton County and Delaware County. Classes will be held from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Woods Edge Golf Course at 504 W. Union St. in Edgewood, Iowa, beginning Feb. 7. Classes will continue Feb. 14, Feb. 21, Feb. 28, March 7 and March 14. For more information, contact Holly Loan in Clayton County at 563-245-1451 or [email protected] In Delaware County, contact Jade Schneider at 563-927-4201 or [email protected] Register at www.extension.iastate.edu/womeninag or at the Clayton or Delaware County Extension offices.

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Peanut Butter & Milk Festival at 9:01 AM on 2/9/2023

Start Time:

Time to be determined

End Time:

12:00 AM

The 51st annual Peanut Butter & Milk Festival will be held in Meeker County Feb. 4-11. Nine guests from Hartford, Alabama – Litchfield’s sister city – will visit the area, learning about the dairy industry and enjoying outdoor winter activities. Dairy Day is Monday, Feb. 6, and guests will tour local dairy farms and visit First District Association followed by a chili/soup supper at Forest City Threshers building at 7 p.m. which the public is welcome to attend.

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PDPW Financial Literacy for Dairy program at 11:18 AM on 2/9/2023

Start Time:

11:18 AM

End Time:

12:00 AM

Dairy farmers, veterinarians, nutritionists and other agribusiness professionals can start the new year with an elevated level of understanding about the finances of their business with the PDPW Financial Literacy for Dairy program. This financial-development program is taught by leading experts and designed specifically for the needs of today’s dairy industry. All classes will be held at PDPW headquarters in Juneau, Wisconsin. Level Two programs will be held Jan. 18-19; Feb. 8-9 and March 1-2. Taught by dairy financial experts Gary Sipiorski, agricultural business and financial consultant, and Dr. Kevin Bernhardt, PhD, professor of agribusiness at UW-Platteville, Level Two introduces participants to broader financial concepts and provides a deeper look at more comprehensive financial tools and reporting methods, including ratios and analyses. Level Three will be held March 22-23. Led by Dick Wittman, Wittman Consulting, this level covers advanced concepts in several core areas, including the use of budgeting tools for planning and performance monitoring, trend analysis, strategies for optimizing capital purchases, managing family business investment capital and more. To register, visit www.pdpw.org or contact PDPW at 800-947-7379.

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Couple Retreats at 11:19 AM on 2/9/2023

Start Time:

11:19 AM

End Time:

12:00 AM

Minnesota Dairy Initiative is pleased to again offer Farm Couple Retreats. These retreats are open to all types of farmers. The retreat will include networking with other farming couples, a short lecture, group activities and partner exercises. Each retreat will allow the couple to get away from everyday farm work and focus on a farm/family issue, set goals and seek opportunities to attain them. For more information or to register, visit https://mn-dairy-initiative.org/events/.
   - Jan. 20-21 in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.
   - Jan. 27-28 in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
   - Feb. 10-11 in Mankato, Minnesota.

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Badger Dairy Insight at 1:00 PM on 2/9/2023

Start Time:

1:00 PM

End Time:

2:30 PM

A webinar series from the University of Wisconsin, the Badger Dairy Insight, will provide the latest research-based dairy information to improve animal welfare, breeding and genetic selection, automation and modernization, and nutritional decisions for producers, dairy workers and managers, ag professionals and educators. The webinars will be Tuesdays from 1-2:30 p.m. Register at go.wisc.edu/farmreadyresearch.
   – Jan. 10, Jan. 24 and Jan. 31
   – Feb. 7 and Feb. 21
   – March 7, March 14 and March 21

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Annie’s Project at 4:30 PM on 2/9/2023

Start Time:

4:30 PM

End Time:

7:00 PM

Annie’s Project, a six-week course designed to help farm women develop their management and decision-making skills, is being offered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Clayton County and Delaware County. Classes will be held from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Woods Edge Golf Course at 504 W. Union St. in Edgewood, Iowa, beginning Feb. 7. Classes will continue Feb. 14, Feb. 21, Feb. 28, March 7 and March 14. For more information, contact Holly Loan in Clayton County at 563-245-1451 or [email protected] In Delaware County, contact Jade Schneider at 563-927-4201 or [email protected] Register at www.extension.iastate.edu/womeninag or at the Clayton or Delaware County Extension offices.

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Peanut Butter & Milk Festival at 9:01 AM on 2/10/2023

Start Time:

Time to be determined

End Time:

12:00 AM

The 51st annual Peanut Butter & Milk Festival will be held in Meeker County Feb. 4-11. Nine guests from Hartford, Alabama – Litchfield’s sister city – will visit the area, learning about the dairy industry and enjoying outdoor winter activities. Dairy Day is Monday, Feb. 6, and guests will tour local dairy farms and visit First District Association followed by a chili/soup supper at Forest City Threshers building at 7 p.m. which the public is welcome to attend.

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PDPW Financial Literacy for Dairy program at 11:18 AM on 2/10/2023

Start Time:

11:18 AM

End Time:

12:00 AM

Dairy farmers, veterinarians, nutritionists and other agribusiness professionals can start the new year with an elevated level of understanding about the finances of their business with the PDPW Financial Literacy for Dairy program. This financial-development program is taught by leading experts and designed specifically for the needs of today’s dairy industry. All classes will be held at PDPW headquarters in Juneau, Wisconsin. Level Two programs will be held Jan. 18-19; Feb. 8-9 and March 1-2. Taught by dairy financial experts Gary Sipiorski, agricultural business and financial consultant, and Dr. Kevin Bernhardt, PhD, professor of agribusiness at UW-Platteville, Level Two introduces participants to broader financial concepts and provides a deeper look at more comprehensive financial tools and reporting methods, including ratios and analyses. Level Three will be held March 22-23. Led by Dick Wittman, Wittman Consulting, this level covers advanced concepts in several core areas, including the use of budgeting tools for planning and performance monitoring, trend analysis, strategies for optimizing capital purchases, managing family business investment capital and more. To register, visit www.pdpw.org or contact PDPW at 800-947-7379.

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Badger Dairy Insight at 1:00 PM on 2/10/2023

Start Time:

1:00 PM

End Time:

2:30 PM

A webinar series from the University of Wisconsin, the Badger Dairy Insight, will provide the latest research-based dairy information to improve animal welfare, breeding and genetic selection, automation and modernization, and nutritional decisions for producers, dairy workers and managers, ag professionals and educators. The webinars will be Tuesdays from 1-2:30 p.m. Register at go.wisc.edu/farmreadyresearch.
   – Jan. 10, Jan. 24 and Jan. 31
   – Feb. 7 and Feb. 21
   – March 7, March 14 and March 21

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Annie’s Project at 4:30 PM on 2/10/2023

Start Time:

4:30 PM

End Time:

7:00 PM

Annie’s Project, a six-week course designed to help farm women develop their management and decision-making skills, is being offered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Clayton County and Delaware County. Classes will be held from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Woods Edge Golf Course at 504 W. Union St. in Edgewood, Iowa, beginning Feb. 7. Classes will continue Feb. 14, Feb. 21, Feb. 28, March 7 and March 14. For more information, contact Holly Loan in Clayton County at 563-245-1451 or [email protected] In Delaware County, contact Jade Schneider at 563-927-4201 or [email protected] Register at www.extension.iastate.edu/womeninag or at the Clayton or Delaware County Extension offices.

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PDPW Financial Literacy for Dairy program at 11:18 AM on 2/11/2023

Start Time:

11:18 AM

End Time:

12:00 AM

Dairy farmers, veterinarians, nutritionists and other agribusiness professionals can start the new year with an elevated level of understanding about the finances of their business with the PDPW Financial Literacy for Dairy program. This financial-development program is taught by leading experts and designed specifically for the needs of today’s dairy industry. All classes will be held at PDPW headquarters in Juneau, Wisconsin. Level Two programs will be held Jan. 18-19; Feb. 8-9 and March 1-2. Taught by dairy financial experts Gary Sipiorski, agricultural business and financial consultant, and Dr. Kevin Bernhardt, PhD, professor of agribusiness at UW-Platteville, Level Two introduces participants to broader financial concepts and provides a deeper look at more comprehensive financial tools and reporting methods, including ratios and analyses. Level Three will be held March 22-23. Led by Dick Wittman, Wittman Consulting, this level covers advanced concepts in several core areas, including the use of budgeting tools for planning and performance monitoring, trend analysis, strategies for optimizing capital purchases, managing family business investment capital and more. To register, visit www.pdpw.org or contact PDPW at 800-947-7379.

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Badger Dairy Insight at 1:00 PM on 2/11/2023

Start Time:

1:00 PM

End Time:

2:30 PM

A webinar series from the University of Wisconsin, the Badger Dairy Insight, will provide the latest research-based dairy information to improve animal welfare, breeding and genetic selection, automation and modernization, and nutritional decisions for producers, dairy workers and managers, ag professionals and educators. The webinars will be Tuesdays from 1-2:30 p.m. Register at go.wisc.edu/farmreadyresearch.
   – Jan. 10, Jan. 24 and Jan. 31
   – Feb. 7 and Feb. 21
   – March 7, March 14 and March 21

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Annie’s Project at 4:30 PM on 2/11/2023

Start Time:

4:30 PM

End Time:

7:00 PM

Annie’s Project, a six-week course designed to help farm women develop their management and decision-making skills, is being offered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Clayton County and Delaware County. Classes will be held from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Woods Edge Golf Course at 504 W. Union St. in Edgewood, Iowa, beginning Feb. 7. Classes will continue Feb. 14, Feb. 21, Feb. 28, March 7 and March 14. For more information, contact Holly Loan in Clayton County at 563-245-1451 or [email protected] In Delaware County, contact Jade Schneider at 563-927-4201 or [email protected] Register at www.extension.iastate.edu/womeninag or at the Clayton or Delaware County Extension offices.

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