Women in Agriculture Conference scheduled for Jan. 25

The Matanuska Experiment Farm and Extension Center and UAF will once again host the Women in Agriculture Conference, on Saturday, Jan. 25. Homer Soil and Water Conservation District will also host at the Kachemak Bay Campus.

The one-day gathering takes place simultaneously at video sites in Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana and Washington. Organizers describe the annual event as “an engaging, interactive day full of inspiration, learning and networking with other women farmers.” Men are welcome, too.

The theme for 2020 is “Healthy Farms.” Topics will include developing personal resiliency and mindfulness, and the program will include a panel of local women farmers in each location.

The event starts at 7 a.m. in Alaska. Online registration is available now; the fee is $35 but if you register by Jan. 17, the early bird price is $30. Student registration or registration for 4-H and FFA members is $20. Registration includes a light breakfast, lunch and conference materials.

More details will be available as the conference draws closer. Check back for more agenda and speaker information at this site. Washington State University coordinates the conference.