Annie's Project marks two decades of empowering women in agriculture
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| | Annie's Project marks two decades of empowering women in agriculture |
More women are taking leadership roles in agriculture across Minnesota and the country. Annie’s Project, a program that provides education and support for women in farming, is marking 20 years of helping women take that step.
“As women, of course we like to talk and we like to bounce ideas off other people,” Rachel Gray said. “And my dad would tell you that's the biggest difference between how he farmed and how I farm. If I have a problem or a question, or I'm seeing something in my cattle, I have a network of women that I will call.” | |
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| | Demand for CSA memberships still high after pandemic surge |
Community Supported Agriculture deliveries, long a presence in Minnesota, took off during the pandemic. Unlike other pandemic-related trends, there is still strong interest in the food partnerships.
“The thing about farmers markets and the CSA program is getting the opportunity to know your customers individually,” Tim Guldan said. “It’s not just the random number in the spreadsheet that’s keeping your income going.” | |
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