Author Archives: Women's Agricultural Network

About Women's Agricultural Network

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

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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Juggling Farm and Family?

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Women's Agricultural Network

Female farmers with children are wanted for interviews as part of a University of Vermont study on child care in farm families. Funded by a USDA-NIFA grant, this study is looking at the ways children impact a farm business and … Continue reading →

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