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Women’s Ag Network

Women’s Ag Network. Mary Peabody UVM Extension, Community & Economic Development 617 Comstock Road, Suite 5 Berlin, VT 05602 Phone: 802-223-2389 x202 Email: Mary.Peabody@uvm.edu. WAgN Herstory. Started in 1994 Demographic trends Changing purchasing patterns Economic conditions. What we do….

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Women’s Ag Network

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  1. Women’s Ag Network Mary PeabodyUVM Extension, Community & Economic Development617 Comstock Road, Suite 5Berlin, VT 05602Phone: 802-223-2389 x202Email: Mary.Peabody@uvm.edu

  2. WAgNHerstory • Started in 1994 • Demographic trends • Changing purchasing patterns • Economic conditions

  3. What we do… • Education and technical assistance for women interested in starting/expanding farm businesses • Offer business planning support rather than production information • Scope/scale/production system neutral • Rely heavily on partnerships

  4. WAgN BUSINESS START-UP CONTINUUM Writing the Business Plan Self-Assessment Implementation Planning Your Exit Is Agriculture a good fit? Long-term Sustainability Financing the Business

  5. Why we do it… • Address real/perceived barriers • Farmer = Man • Physical limitations • Less confidence with tools/equipment • Limited access to programs • Limited connections • Smaller goals • Risk averse

  6. Why Networks matter… • Provide ‘safe’ places to learn & explore • Support systems • Reality checks • Provide data & stories • Foster creativity • Celebrations

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