meade county women in agriculture
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Presentation from the first meeting of Meade County Women in Agriculture. If you are interested in joining, contact Megan Stith at 270-422-2094 or [email protected].TRANSCRIPT
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Meade County Women in Agriculture
Creating Networking and Outreach Opportunities for Farm Women of
Meade County
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Welcome!
• Introduce yourself and your background in farming. We’re excited to get to know you!
• Why get involved?
• Overview of national and state Ag Organizations
• Industry specific organizations
• Future plans for MCWA
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• Degree in Animal Science specializing in agribusiness (horse and beef management)
• Graduate research and publications in agricultural economics
• Farms with husband and in-laws• Completed Master Grazer program, currently
enrolled in Master Cattlemen• 45 Angus cows, corn, soybeans, hay, tobacco, 2
goats, an ornery Quarter Horse, and other assorted critters.
Megan Stith
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Changing Paradigms
• How you see your world
• Example:
By making only one mark on the page, make this number into the number six:
S
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Issues Facing Agriculture
• Changing population demographics (declining “agricultural literacy”)
• Environmental concerns• Animal health and welfare• Land use • Labor and immigration• Rising input costs• Alternative energy• Biosecurity• Staying current with technology innovations• Centeralization of farms
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American Agri-Women
• Legislative Fly-In to Washington, D.C.• Annual Conference in November• Syngenta’s “Leadership at Its Best”
program• Segments on RFD TV • Scholarships• American Grown Goodness program• Positions on policy, Farm Bill
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Leadership at Its Best!
• Conference sponsored by Syngenta
• Media training, interpersonal skills, organizational leadership, public speaking
• Networking with other AAW members from around the country
• Tours of Syngenta and local ag facilities
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Kentucky Women in Agriculture
• “Empowering women through education, involvement, and action.”
• Annie’s Project sponsors
• Scholarships
• Annual Conference- end of October
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Industry Specific Organizations
• Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association• Kentucky Soybean Association• Kentucky Corn Growers Association• Kentucky Farmer’s Market Association• Kentucky Goat Producers Association• Burley Tobacco Growers Cooperative
Association• Kentucky Horse Council• Kentucky Equine Education Project
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Local Organizations and Networks
• Farmer’s Market
• Homemakers/Homesteaders
• 4H/FFA
• Meade County Cattlemen’s
• Meade County Goat Producers
• Meade County Grain Growers
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Upcoming Events
Feb. 11-14 : National Farm Machinery ShowKentucky Exposition CenterLouisville, KY
Feb. 15-17 : Agritourism ConferenceKentucky Farms Are Fun ConferenceHoliday Inn, University PlazaBowling Green, KY
Feb. 19 : Kentucky Alfalfa Conference (pdf)Cave City Convention CenterCave City, KY
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The Future in Meade County
• Increase in population • Decreasing farm land• Increasing cost of production• Working with Extension agents to
maximize efficiency• More niche marketing• Taking advantage of branding programs• Using technology to reach new customers
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What Next?
• If not YOU, WHO?• Creation of MCWA and regular meetings• Sharing experience, resources• Ideas for future events:
– Community service – Educational events both on and off the farm– Participating in legislative issues– Fundraising– Partnering with national advocacy groups– Networking with local organizations
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Your Ideas?
What would you like to see done?