University of Minnesota Extension is hosting a ‘Women in Agriculture’ Conference on Feb. 18 at the Kelly Inn, St. Cloud.

This inaugural event will be a day of learning and networking for women involved in agriculture in the region. Registration begins at 9 am, with the conference convening from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm.

Keynote speaker for the day is Bob Milligan, Cornell professor emeritus and senior consultant with Dairy Strategies, LLC. Milligan, a popular and frequent ag leadership speaker, will challenge participants to proactively and aggressively address the future of their farm business, according to conference organizers.

Extension hosts Women in Agriculture Conference

Breakout sessions will feature farm communications and relations; farm transition and estate planning; farm payroll and tax planning; and the farm image.

Topics throughout the day will encourage women to learn, lead, manage and network – all which will benefit their farm operation.

Registration is required. The early bird registration fee is $50 and is due by Feb. 12.

Other registrations are accepted until Feb. 16 for $65.

Register either:

Online: $45 – Save $5! Visit https://www.regonline.com/WomeninAg to register online.

By mail: Send you check to University of Minnesota Extension, Willmar Regional Office, 1802 18th St. NE, Willmar, MN 56201

Or call: (320) 235-0726, ext. 2001

For more information, visit http://z.umn.edu/agriwomen. Or contact Pauline Van Nurden at [email protected] or 320.235.0726, ext. 2008.