UMN Extension Women in Ag Network

08/20/2026

This is your sign! Consider attending the hands-on, 2-night Annie's Project Retreat at Frog Tree Farm in central Minnesota September 24-26. Connect with others who farm and learn skills on topics like financial strategies, business planning, risk management and introduction to ag resources agencies and people.

For more information or to register go to:

https://extension.umn.edu/event/annies-project-retreat-frog-tree-farm

08/14/2026

Consider attending the hands-on, 2-night Annie's Project Retreat at Frog Tree Farm in central Minnesota September 24-26. Connect with others who farm and learn skills on topics like financial strategies, business planning, risk management and introduction to ag resources agencies and people.

For more information go to:

https://extension.umn.edu/event/annies-project-retreat-frog-tree-farm

07/23/2026

📣Apply by July 24, 2026📣

𝗪𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚!

Build your career with University of Minnesota Extension! Extension is hiring an Extension Educator focused on agricultural economics. This position is a professional responsible for educational program development, delivery, and evaluation in farm profitability and strategic business management. Areas of focus will be topics of farm profitability, including land rental agreements, farmland sales, commodity marketing, local and direct marketing, and other business management topics.

As an integral part of the Agricultural Business Management (ABM) team, the Educator brings in-depth expertise to cutting-edge issues, applying this expertise to the programs and priorities of the Extension Department of Agricultural and Natural Resource Systems (ANR).

Follow these links for more information.
External Applicants (job ID 374535): https://z.umn.edu/ABMexternal
Internal Applicants (job ID 374535): https://z.umn.edu/ABMinternal

07/20/2026

Have an idea for a session at the 2027 Extension Women in Agriculture Conference? Propose your idea through the Call for Proposals link below.

2027 WAGN Conference will be held on February 16, 2027 in Mankato. More details and the proposal submission form can be found at z.umn.edu/2027-WAGN-proposal. Proposals are due by Sunday, July 26 2026.

07/06/2026

Build your career with University of Minnesota Extension! We are hiring an Extension Educator focused on agricultural economics. This position is a regional academic professional responsible for educational program development, delivery, and evaluation in farm profitability and strategic business management. Areas of focus will be topics of farm profitability, including land rental agreements, farmland sales, commodity marketing, local and direct marketing, and other business management topics.

As an integral part of the Agricultural Business Management (ABM) team, the Educator brings in-depth expertise to cutting-edge issues, applying this expertise to the programs and priorities of the Extension Department of Agricultural and Natural Resource Systems (ANR).

Follow this link for more information:

External Applicants: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/374535

Internal Applicants: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/int/374535

06/26/2026

Are you looking to build your skills with tractors and implements, pickup trucks and trailers and about farm safety? Confidence with Machinery will be offered in various locations this summer and fall across Minnesota where participants will get behind the wheel with an instructor and practice in a low-stress, calm and supportive atmosphere.

Locations will be in Owatonna, Crookston and later this fall in Virginia, Minnesota. For more information and to register, follow this link: z.umn.edu/WAGN

U of M Extension's Women in Agriculture Network brings resources to agricultural women.

03/19/2026

So fabulous that we can lift up voices of farmers across Minnesota! Thanks to all of you who participated in person and online!

03/19/2026

03/17/2026

The 2026 Extension Women in Ag Day at the Capitol schedule is updated and available for those attending in-person at the State Capitol or joining us online.

If you'd like to join virtually for the Senate Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development Committee hearing tomorrow, you are welcome to. Find the links to watch virtually here: https://z.umn.edu/WIADAC26schedule.