MIFFS WIA Network Meeting

Energizing the Network

MIFFS Women in Agriculture Network (WIA) of Genesee County & Extended Area invites you.

Join us on June 27, 2016 at 5:30 pm- 8:30 pm for our next network meeting.

The Women in Agriculture Network of Genesee County seeks to create an intentional space to grow meaningful connections between women working in agriculture. WIA works to build knowledge, connections, innovate, problem-solve, and create new opportunities for women interested in finding a livelihood in agriculture. 

 June 27th, Agenda

Share the story and development of the Network

Co-Creation for the WIA Farm Development Center

Energizing Women, their families and communities

Join us for a potluck style dinner and meeting as we sit together in all our collective wisdom. If so inclined, please bring a dish to share but don't let it determine whether you join us or not, as there is often plenty of food to share. 

Additional Opportunity

When Monday June 27, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM EDT Add to Calendar   Where Women In Agriculture Farmer Development Center 3181 Pollock Rd. Grand Blanc, MI 48439 Driving Directions

Large Scale Vermicomposting: a value-added farm process   The Women in Agriculture Network (WIA) is hosting a workshop/workday to learn from Amy Freeman and Jesse Raudenbush about the design, care and implementation of a healthy vermicomposting system. This managed composting method utilizes earthworms to efficiently process organic waste material, converting it into a 100% natural fertilizer and soil amendment for use in crop production. Grab a shovel and Dig In! Our Guides: Amy Freeman, Organics Maven - Composting Specialist and Women-in-Ag Co-creator & Co-presenter Jesse Raudenbush, Owner, Starr Valley Farms