The 2016 Women in Agriculture Conference will be offered 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 19, in the WSU Conference Room at the Lewis County Courthouse.
Chehalis is one of 31 locations throughout the Northwest where the event will be held.
This year’s event, “Power Up Your Communication, Power Up Your Farm,” covers the topic of your communication style and how you use it to manage, motivate and influence people.
“Last year, nearly 650 women attended,” said Margaret Viebrock, WSU Douglas County Extension director and chairwoman of the conference. “Many attendees reported it is the best conference for women producers because it presents practical information they can use right away.”
The lineup for the day includes Wendy Knopp and Michael Stolp, with Northwest Farm Credit Services, who will help the participants discover their communication style.
Tangent, Oregon, farmer Shelly Boshart Davis will explain show how she improved her communication approach to improve her business strategies, motivate employees, work with her family and increase business sales.
This conference is designed for women who are farming, as well as new and aspiring farmers. Supporting spouses, students, interns or people who own an agriculture-related business are also encouraged to attend.
The conference registration fee is $30. those who register between now and March 5 will receive the early bird special of $25. The conference registration fee includes the workshop, light breakfast, lunch and conference materials.
Registration may be made by visiting www.womeninag.wsu.edu. Click on the orange box on the right side of the main page.
Persons with a disability requiring special accommodations while participating in this program should contact Viebrock by email, viebrock@wsu.edu.
