Mississippi Women in Agriculture
Empowering FARM WOMEN to be better BUSINESS PARTNERS
through networks and by managing and organizing critical information
Mississippi Women in Agriculture ---Annie’s Project (MSWIA) is for farm women with a passion for business and involvement, and a desire to increase knowledge and skills. In Mississippi, women play a significant role in farming businesses, either as the primary operator or as the spouse of a farmer. Therefore, women’s involvement in the decision making and financial management of operations is critical.
The purpose of the Mississippi Women in Agriculture program is to increase the knowledge and skills of farm women in aspects of business management, including risk management. Information and educational opportunities are available through regional workshops, bi-monthly video conferences, and this web site which includes podcasts.
Program topics include
- Business Plans
- Estate Planning
- Financial Record Keeping
- Financial Statements
- Human Resources
- Marketing
- Risk Management
- Technology Security
- Women and Money