Inspired by Annie's Project, A 2 session free program for Farm Women
Event Details
Date
December 9, 2020
December 15, 2020
Time
Both Sessions 6:30pm - 8pm
Location
Virtual
Host
CCE Broome County
Laura Biasillo
607-584-5007
email Laura Biasillo
Come and get "Inspired by Annie's" with Bonnie Collins and Laura Biasillo,
NYS Annie's Project facilitators, as we discuss issues specific to farm women during a FREE 2 session program! We'll have guest speakers, engaging presentations, and offer best practices, tools and resources farm women can start implementing as soon as they leave the webinar! Only women are allowed to ensure a safe atmosphere for discussions.
Wednesday December 9th: Stress Management for Farm Women
Join us as we unpack stress management specific to farm women. We'll cover:
• Financial Stressors;
• Emotional Stress; AND
• the Art of negotiation
To pre-register for December 9, 2020, visit https://tinyurl.com/y6md2shg
Tuesday December 15th: Health & Safety Concerns for Farm Women
Our special guest will be Christina Day with Bassett Healthcare/NY Center for Agricultural Medicine & Health.
We'll be discussing:
- Tools and ergonomics for farm women
- Health issues for women; AND
- Safety surrounding women and teens on the farm.
To pre-register for December 15, 2020, visit https://tinyurl.com/yxhmloos
There is no charge, but registration is required.
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