By Blake Jackson
The University of Missouri Extension is launching a helpful webinar series focused on supporting women livestock producers. Open to all, these sessions are specially tailored to help women in agriculture explore modern tools and build stronger farm businesses.
The upcoming session on Tuesday, June 24 at 7 p.m., led by MU Extension marketing specialist Mallory Rahe, will focus on artificial intelligence tools. Participants will learn how AI can help them build content calendars, write marketing copy, and create images. Rahe says no prior tech knowledge is needed, only a willingness to learn.
Before the main session begins, MU Extension will hold a “Chick-Chat” at 6:40 p.m., a 20-minute informal discussion among producers to share experiences and ideas.
For those who prefer in-person learning, MU is offering “barn locations” at local extension offices. These are available in Lewis, Howard, Callaway, Wright, Ray, Atchison, and Cape Girardeau counties, allowing attendees to gather and participate in the virtual session together.
Heather Conrow, livestock specialist and chair of the Pearls of Production committee, shared that these sessions will continue throughout the year. The series will conclude with an in-person conference on Saturday, Nov. 8, at the University of Missouri Beef Farm. There, participants will gain hands-on experience, network with other women, and build lasting connections.
The June 24 session costs only $5, thanks to sponsorship from Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health, while registration for the November conference is $99.
Future sessions will cover topics like animal nutrition, vaccines, and beekeeping for veterans and women producers.
For more details and to register, visit the MU Extension website.
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