Registration now open for Women in Agriculture Conference March 15

Registration is open for the 2014 Women in Agriculture conference which offers women in Washington, Oregon and Idaho a unique opportunity to gather in 28 locations March 15 for a one-day event featuring speakers, inspiring stories, practical advice for improving farm management skills and networking with other women producers.

This year’s event, “Change Happens: Make It an Opportunity,” covers topics including making farm business decisions by using financial records to improve the bottom line.

This year’s keynote speaker will be Heather Darby, a seventh generation owner of the 200-year-old Darby farm in the Lake Champlain Islands near Alburgh, Vt. The 130-acre diversified farm produces a wide array of vegetables and fruit, a small apiary, CSA program, farm stand and operates a custom grazing service for local organic dairies.

Darby will discuss how change has been a constant in her operation.

The keynote will be broadcast to all 28 conference locations. In addition to the keynote address, each location will feature three local women producers who will share their experiences with change.

The registration fee is $25 before March 1, and $30 after. Registration includes the workshop, light breakfast, lunch, handouts and a book.