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ANNIE'S PROJECT INCREASES KNOWLEDGE AND CHANGES BEHAVIORS OF FARM WOMEN IN MISSOURI

Extension Education

Rebecca Travnichek
Family Financial Education Specialist
University of Missouri Extension
Savannah

Abstract

\r\n    Annie´s Project encompasses many learning techniques necessary for a farm business. The class was designed based upon topics that would have helped Annie (an Illinois farm wife) become better partners. The objective of Annie´s Project is to empower farm women to become better business partners through networks and by managing and organizing critical information. Participants had hands-on experience in the learning environment. Curriculum covers many aspects of risk management including: financial, marketing, production, legal and human resources, taught in various locations throughout the state to reach new audiences. At the end of class, learners are asked to rate their knowledge gain and behavior changes. Five years of results include recognizing the difference between lease types (61%), identifying goals (42%), and utilizing financial ratios (29%). A Likert scale was used to report changes in behavior; where 2 = sometimes and 3 = will do. Learners indicated they prepared a balance sheet (3.0), checked insurance policies (2.96), set goals (2.88), and added POD/TOD on titles and accounts (2.79). Learners gained knowledge and developed skills to write business plans, compare insurance, construct financial statements, calculate financial ratios, evaluate leases, and develop marketing plans.

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Poster has NOT been presented at any previous NACAA AM/PIC

This poster is being submitted for judging. It will be displayed at the AM/PIC if not selected as a State winner. The abstract will be published in the proceedings.

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Authors: R.J. Travnichek, M.S. Sobba, K.L. Devlin, R.E. Doty, K.R. Hansen, R.A. Kelly
  1. Travnichek, R. Family Financial Education Specialist, University of Missouri Extension, Missouri, 64485
  2. Sobba, M. Ag Business Specialist, University of Missouri Extension, Missouri, 65265
  3. Devlin, K. Ag Business Specialist, University of Missouri Extension, Missouri, 63469
  4. Doty, R. Ag Business Specialist, University of Missouri Extension, Missouri, 64468
  5. Hansen, K. Ag Business Specialist, University of Missouri Extension, Missouri, 64601
  6. Kelly, R. Ag Business Specialist, University of Missouri Extension, Missouri, 64507