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No Excuses! Actions for growing the ranks of women farmer-leaders
With new markets come new farmers. For every farm operator under the age of 35, the U.S. has six farm operators over 65, many of whom are on the verge of retirement. To meet our current and future needs, Agriculture … Continue reading
Posted in Culture and Society, Facts & Figures, General info
Tagged business transition, leadership, mentoring, new farmers
Corn and Grain Inspiring the Lives of Young Women in Northern Vermont. Really?!
Really. When I think of women’s leadership development, large and lofty ideas come mind—things like paradigm shifts, suffrage and empowerment. So who knew that the kernels of leadership sometimes lie within little kernels of corn and grain which were inspiring enough … Continue reading
“Hello, Cow!”
How many stomachs does a cow have? Nope, not four! It’s a common misinterpretation: a cow actually possesses one stomach with four chambers. The 37 girls who spent an hour meeting dairy cows and visiting with Vermont 4-H’s livestock educator … Continue reading
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Tagged mentoring
