Upcoming Programs

Middle Rio Grande Valley Specialty Crop Annie’s Project

 

 

ANNIE's Profitability in Agriculture: Know Your Numbers, Know Your Options

 

 

 

 

The NM-FARM program encourages participation in Annie's Project as a complimentary program to the NM-FARM Program. Annies Project helps promote an understanding of the benefits received through the NM-FARM benchmarking program, while Annie's Program participants will be better equipped to utilize their financial information for practices such as financial benchmarking. 

Annie's Project has the shared goal of improving the sustainability of producer's farms and ranches while fostering new conversations in agriculture and addressing a variety of issues confronted by female farmers, growers, and ranchers in a region.

Importantly for New Mexico, local steering committees play an important role in customizing the focus of local Annie’s Project groups to the local issues faced by producers. As groups are made available, the map below will direct you to an Annie's Project group in your area.

If you do not see a group in your area, or you would like to facilitate a group specific to a type of agricultural production- please let us know! 

Disclaimer: Although Annie's Project groups are formulated for women in mind, participation of men is allowed and nondiscriminated against.

Disclaimer: Participation in Annie’s Project is not required for participation in the NM-FARM benchmarking program, and participating in Annie’s Project does not imply any obligation to participate in the benchmarking program.

 

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Annie's Project

Although Annie's Project is relatively new to New Mexico, they are a national non-profit in it's 20th year of empowering women in agriculture. 

Visit the National Annie's Project website: https://anniesproject.org/

Visit the Eastern NM Annies Project website: https://guadalupeextension.nmsu.edu/annies-project.html

Annie’s Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing educational programs designed to strengthen women’s roles in modern agricultural enterprises.

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ANNIE'S Mission

Our mission is to empower women in agriculture to be successful through education, networks, and resources.

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ANNIE'S Vision

Women in agriculture are change agents who strengthen their businesses, families, and communities.

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Class Structure

Annie’s Project courses are typically localized and conducted in small groups. However, they can also be conducted online or in a hybrid approach. Women are provided a safe harbor to learn in a stress free, open environment.

Members are encouraged to contribute their life experiences to facilitate learning from each other.

Course facilitators (who organize and guide the event) provide guest speakers and the leadership needed for the educational process to blossom. Pre- and post evaluations indicate that beyond learning, these experiences result in changed behaviors and greater confidence.

Course	Description
Annie's Project 101	Addresses topics from the five areas of risk as identified by USDA.
Managing for Today and Tomorrow	Addresses retirement, succession, transition, and estate planning.
Know Your Numbers, Know Your Options	Developed in response to the challenges in the agricultural financial landscape and the knowledge that women are more likely to broach the discussion about low revenue and slim profitability.
ANNIE'S Inspired	Customizable to the needs of producers in an area.