Joint agencies to host evening of information, fellowship for the women of Watonwan County
The Farm Service Agency (USDA-FSA), Natural Resource Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS) and Watonwan County Land Management/Soil and Water Conservation District office will be presenting an evening of information and fellowship for the women of Watonwan County – at no cost – on Tuesday, June 7, at the St. James VFW Club. The VFW Club is located at 4 7th Street South in St. James.
The event – Ladies of the Land – will focus on transitions in agriculture. The evening will being with a 5:30 p.m. registration, followed by a light meal at 6 p.m., followed at 6:30 p.m. with a program featuring speakers on a variety of topics. All women, regardless of age, or role in agriculture are encouraged to attend this evening of entertainment and education. This annual event is for anyone with an interest in the topics presented, regardless of gender. Ladies of the Land promises to be a fun, interactive and educational evening.
All women are tied to agriculture in some capacity. The most basic connection is through the food they or their family members consume. These women may also be a farmer – in fact, there are 27,802 women farmers in Minnesota – own or be a part of an agri-business or operate a non-ag-related business in rural communities. With the increased focus on agricultural practices and their effect on the nation’s food supply, this event offers factual information that affects daily lives.
This year’s featured speakers include:
+ Angie James – St. James High School Agriculture Instructor.
+ Amy Durand – AgStar Edge Project Manager.
+ Jan Zender and Pamela Steinle – Sunde, Olson, Kircher and Zender Law Offices.
Space at this event is limited, so those wishing to attend are asked to please contact Jaque Radtke by phone at (507) 375-3104, Extension #101, or by email at JaqueLynne.Radtke@mn.usda.gov by Wednesday, May 25.
Persons with disabilities who require accommodations to attend or participate in this event should contact Linda Stuckenbroker at 507-375-3191, Extension #2 or the Federal Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339.
