Author Archives: Women's Agricultural Network

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About Women's Agricultural Network

WAgN provides education and technical assistance geared to the needs of women farmers.

USDA Extends Dairy Margin Protection Program Sign-Up Deadline

Posted on December 6, 2014 by Women's Agricultural Network

Dairy producers urged to act now to protect their businesses against unpredictable market swings, take advantage of increased protections offered in first year of program. The application deadline for the dairy Margin Protection Program (MPP) will be extended until Dec. … Continue reading →

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Best Marketing Practices for the Holidays

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Women's Agricultural Network

The best marketing practices for the holidays is to follow Stephen Covey’s advice about the 7 habits of effective people: “Start with the end in mind.” Your “end” is to get more customers and make more profits. Editor’s note: This … Continue reading →

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Mary Peabody Begins Sabbatical Adventures

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Women's Agricultural Network

For the next year, beginning October 1, 2014, WAgN Director Mary Peabody will be stepping back from day-to-day program delivery and management to focus more deeply on the areas of direct marketing and labor management as they impact small and … Continue reading →

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