Free Women Farmer Workshops in Iowa and Wisconsin

Posted on October 27, 2010 by in Education, Events, Farmer, Farming Resources, Training Programs // 0 Comments

The Rural Women’s Project, a program of the Midwest Organic & Sustainable Education Service (MOSES) supporting women farmers and food-based entrepreneurs will be hosting five free workshops this November in Iowa and Wisconsin: “Sowing Fresh Seeds: Resources, Opportunities & Inspiration for Women Farmers and ECOpreneurs.” Dates and locations below. More information and registration details on the MOSES calendar (https://mosesorganic.org/events.html) or e-mail Lisa Kivirist MOSES Rural Women’s Project Director Co-Author, ECOpreneuring & Rural Renaissance Inn Serendipity Farm and B&B (Browntown, WI) www.innserendipity.com “Sowing Fresh Seeds: Resources, Opportunities & Inspiration for Women Farmer and ECOpreneuring” These free seminars bring together various tools, resources and networking opportunities for women passionate about improving our food and agriculture system, connecting both seasoned farmers and business owners with women launching new ventures. Women with existing businesses and those seeking to start new farms and green business ventures are encouraged to attend. Facilitated by the Rural Women’s Project, a program of the Midwest Organic & Sustainable Education Service (MOSES)

Please see the MOSES calendar (https://mosesorganic.org/events.html) for more detail and registration information.

Tues. Nov. 2, 2010; 7:30 pm Location: Scattergood Friends School, West Branch, IA Hosted by the Women, Food & Agriculture Network, Scattergood Friends School and WFAN Board Member and Scattergood farmer Dana Foster.
Wed. Nov. 3, 2010: Noon – 1:30Location: NCAT/ATTRA Office, 206 6th Ave., Des Moines, IAHosted by the Women, Food & Agriculture Network, Practical Farmers of Iowa, NCAT/ATTRA, Urban Ambassadors

Wed. Nov. 3, 2010; 7:30 pm Location: Drake University, 205 Cartwright Hall, Des Moines, IA Hosted by the Women, Food & Agriculture Network, Practical Farmers of Iowa and Drake University Agricultural Law Center, Urban Ambassadors

Wed. Nov. 17, 2010; 6:30 pm Location: Brico Fund Office (1122 N. Astor, Milwaukee, WI 53202) Hosted by The Center for Resilient Cities Thurs. Nov. 18, 2010; 6:30 pm Location: Riveredge Nature Center (Newburg, WI; www.riveredge.us) Hosted by the Riveredge Nature Center & Wellspring Farm

Thurs. Nov. 18, 2010; 6:30 pm Location: Riveredge Nature Center (Newburg, WI; www.riveredge.us) Hosted by the Riveredge Nature Center & Wellspring Farm