Category Archives: Leadership

Corn and Grain Inspiring the Lives of Young Women in Northern Vermont. Really?!

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Debra Heleba

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 →

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It’s good to have sister programs…

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Mary Peabody

Last week I joined 150 others at the Women in Sustainable Ag Conference hosted by our sister program the Pennsylvania Women’s Ag Network. It was wonderful to be in the company of women all dedicated to agriculture.  Here is what … Continue reading →

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Farm Visits and Programs

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Kristen C. Mullins

While it may not be the height of the season, I’ve got farm visits on my mind.  Were any of you at the Farm-Based Education  Conference at Shelburne Farms on Friday? As described in the brochure, this was a gathering … Continue reading →

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