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Annie's Project — Farm Business Risk Management for Women

Annie's Project (delivered through Cooperative Extension)

Six-week course for farm women on financial records, crop insurance, leases, estate/succession planning, and negotiating with lenders — delivered locally by Extension at low cost.

Typical award
Course fees typically $75–$200, scholarships common
Deadline
Rolling — courses scheduled by state, mostly winter
Type of support
Technical assistance · Beginning farmer & land access
Who can apply
Individual producer, Beginning / underserved
Fits these operations
Vegetables & produce, Cut flowers, Orchard & fruit, Mixed / diversified, Value-added & food business, Urban farm

Am I eligible?

  • Women involved in farm or ranch decision-making
  • Any experience level, from prospective to multigenerational

How to apply

  1. 1Find an upcoming course in your state on the Annie's Project map
  2. 2Register with the hosting Extension office
  3. 3Ask about scholarships if the fee is a barrier
  4. 4Bring your own farm numbers to work with during the sessions

What you'll need

  • Your farm's financial records, even if rough
  • Any leases or partnership agreements you want reviewed

Timeline & contact

Six weekly sessions
Get help: Your state Cooperative Extension farm management team

Ready to apply?

Applications go through Annie's Project (delivered through Cooperative Extension), not through this site. Open the official page below for eligibility rules, forms, and contacts. For federal programs it's worth calling your local USDA Service Center or Cooperative Extension office first — they help with paperwork for free and know what your county actually funds.

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This listing was last hand-checked August 2026.

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