Women in Agriculture Feb 21st

February 21, 2015 Making Sense of Marketing ...because everyone has a story that needs to be told to promote agriculture! You can now register for the 4th Annual Women in Agriculture Conference  which offers  women in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Alaska a  unique opportunity to gather in 28 locations for a 1-day  event featuring knowledgeable speakers, inspiring stories , practical advice for improving farm management skills  and networking with other women producers. Have you ever been asked, "Tell me about your farm?"  It's more important than ever to be able to talk about it  positively and with passion, no matter what you grow   or how you sell it. Join us for an engaging, interactive  day and learn who your audience is, what they want to  know about your farm and what tools are best for you.  Be inspired by our speakers: Emily Asmus from Welcome Table Farms in  Walla Walla, WA A successful and consistent marketing plan is essential  to being profitable. Emily will showcase how Welcome  Table Farms keeps their "brand" fresh to build interest  and loyalty. Learn what tools and techniques are critical  to their marketing plan. Erica Mills from Claxon Marketing in Seattle, WA Every woman can-and should-have a consistently  compelling way to describe her farm business. Erica  knows this isn't easy and will help farms of all shapes  and sizes tackle this tough challenge. Using proven  tools that have been pressure-tested by thousands of  users, you'll learn a simple, 3-step marketing method  and create a Marketing Action Plan that gets you results.  Mark your calendar and join other women (men are  also welcome!) to learn, network and be ready to take action! This conference is designed for women who have  been farming for years, as well as for new and  aspiring farmers.   Registration fee is $30 but there is a $25 early  bird special between January 10 and February 13;  includes a light breakfast, lunch, handouts and tools  you can use. Click on the Brown Paper Tickets  button on our website, and find a location near you.   To learn more, view specific event locations, or to  register, visit www.womeninag.wsu.edu.  Empowering women in agriculture to achieve  goals and manage risk.   Partial scholarships are available for aspiring farmers,  college ag students and 4-H and FFA members.  Contact Margaret at viebrock@wsu.edu for an application. Visit the website to find a site near you, register or for  more information: www.WomenInAg.wsu.edu or  contact me at WSU Extension. We hope to see you  at one of our locations listed below!
Donna Rolen donna.rolen@wsu.edu (509) 745-8531   Thank you to our sponsors: This material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA  under Award Number 2012-49200-20030. WSU Extension programs and employment are available  to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may  be reported through your local WSU Extension office.