JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NDSU Extension) – NDSU Extension agents from Barnes, Kidder and Stutsman counties are teaming up to offer Annie’s Project in Jamestown. Annie’s Project is a six-week program that helps farm women become better business partners in their farm or ranch operation.

During the program, farm women become empowered to be better business partners or sole operators through networks and by managing and organizing critical information.

Whether new or experienced, understanding the five areas of agricultural risk, knowing how to analyze agricultural spreadsheets and other necessary skills are vital. The five areas of agricultural risk that will be covered are financial risk, human resource risk, legal risk, market risk and production risk.

At Annie’s Project these skills are learned in a friendly environment where questions and discussion are welcome and allow the learning process to flourish.

The course will be held weekly on Thursday nights starting on February 11th through March 18th from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm at the Stutsman County Extension Office. Pre-registration is due by February 4th to Alicia Harstad, Stutsman County Extension Agent (701-252-9030 or alicia.harstad@ndsu.edu) or signup online at: https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/stutsmancountyextension/events/annies-project.

A supper will be served at each site beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Since its inception, Annie’s Project courses have reached more than 9,000 farm and ranch women in 33 states. Linda, an Annie’s Project alumna, says, “I took the class to gain a better understanding about agribusiness and how financial decisions impact our farm operation. This class has improved the communication with my spouse about his daily farm concerns.”

The cost for the course is $150 per person, which includes a workbook and support materials for all sessions. Course size is limited, so please register soon.

For more information on Annie’s Project, visit www.anniesproject.org.