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.

One Million Strong . . . and Growing!

Posted on May 1, 2013

Editor’s note: This week’s WAgN blog shares observations from outgoing USDA Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan on the status of women in agriculture.  “There is serious momentum behind women in agriculture,” Merrigan says. In the four years I’ve served as Deputy … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture and Society, Facts & Figures, General info, Leadership

Gearing Up for Value-Added Produce Products

Posted on April 18, 2013

Are you considering adding value added products to your mix at the farmers market, your farm stand or CSA pick-up? Join The UVM New Farmer Project’s  April 23 webinar on Creating Products from Farm Produce to learn the rules and regulations, as … Continue reading →

Posted in Marketing, Product handling and quality, Resources for Beginning Farmers

Commercial Goat Dairy Webinar

Posted on March 26, 2013

Learn about transitioning to a commercial goat dairy at UVM Extension New Farmer Project Webinar tonight at 7 pm with Carol Delaney, author of A Guide to Starting a Commercial Goat Dairy. Topics include: livestock considerations, budgeting, record keeping, time management and … Continue reading →

Posted in Resources for Beginning Farmers, Upcoming events...