Updated: May 28, 2021

2020-2021 Annie's Project

Extension Educators farm visit with Annie's Project participants

Annie’s Project is a nationally recognized and accomplished farm management program for women.  It provides education, tools, and resources for women in agriculture to gain more knowledge of farm business operations.  Annie’s project empowers participants with the knowledge to make educated decisions for their families and future.  

In 2008, Annie’s Project began in Maryland at one site.  In 2010, the project expanded to 10 sites in Maryland and Delaware, and in 2015 added a site in Virginia.  The program in total has reached 514 participants to date.

97%

of participants say they will use computers to increase efficiency.

90%

say they will prepare financial statements.

95%

will write business and marketing plans.

90%

will update or create an estate plan.

“We have been able to sit down and begin planning our farms’ future.”

“Women involved in agriculture in any way can benefit from these topics.”

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