There’s still time to register!
Rutgers Snyder Research and Extension Farm
Tuesday, April 28
10.00am – 1.00pm
Register at: https://go.rutgers.edu/ncudh8xr
April 21, 2026 Claudia Gil Arroyo
Field Trip: Managing Risk on your Agritourism Farm
Rutgers Snyder Research and Extension Farm
Tuesday, April 28
10.00am – 1.00pm
Register at: https://go.rutgers.edu/ncudh8xr
December 9, 2025 Claudia Gil Arroyo
Empowering Farmers Through Knowledge: Annie’s Project 101 Launches in January 2026
Empowering Farmers Through Knowledge: Annie’s Project 101 Launches in January 2026
As agriculture continues to evolve, so do the challenges and opportunities faced by farmers—especially women and beginning farmers. That’s why we’re excited to announce the launch of the Annie’s Project 101 Course, a comprehensive farm business management training series kicking off in January 2026.
Hosted by Rutgers Cooperative Extension and supported by the Northeast Extension Risk Management Education Project, this six-week webinar series is designed to equip farmers with the tools they need to thrive in today’s dynamic agricultural landscape.
📅 Course Overview
- Dates: Wednesdays, January 7 – February 18, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Format: Live webinars + asynchronous learning
- Fee: $45
- Registration: Click here to register
🎓 What You’ll Learn
Each session focuses on a key area of farm risk management, featuring expert-led presentations and practical strategies:
- Legal Risk (Jan 7): Lease agreements and legal foundations for farm operations
- Financial Risk (Jan 14): Agritourism pricing and profitability analysis
- Market Risk (Jan 28): Marketing plans and niche development
- Human Resource Risk (Feb 4): Farm crew management and wellness strategies
- Production Risk (Feb 11): Food safety and equipment selection
- Legal & Financial Risk Wrap-Up (Feb 18): Insurance and business planning essentials
🧭 Special Note
There will be no webinar on January 21 to allow participants to attend the Northeast Ag Expo at Harrah’s Resort & Casino in Atlantic City, NJ.
Whether you’re a beginning farmer, a seasoned producer, or someone exploring agribusiness, Annie’s Project 101 offers valuable insights and connections to help you grow your farm with confidence.
📌 Don’t miss out—register today and invest in your farm’s future!
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September 22, 2025 Claudia Gil Arroyo
Networks to Reduce Risk: Annie’s Project – Info session
The program, “Networks to Reduce Risk: Annie’s Project Builds Viable Farms in Urban and Rural NJ” will include four unique field trips and a dynamic, six-part webinar series. The overarching goal of this program is to improve risk management strategies of urban and rural farm business owners by connecting them with interactive educational opportunities, practical resources, and each other. This program is open to all.
Interested participants can attend an upcoming informational session to learn more about the program objectives and activities, the expected benefits for participants, and receive information about program registration. The informational session will be held online via Zoom on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. To register for the informational session, please visit go.rutgers.edu/ntrrinfosession. Registration is required.
All questions can be directed to anniesproject@njaes.rutgers.edu.
This work is supported by the Northeast Extension Risk Management project award no. 2024-70027-42540, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Thank you so much in advance!
September 16, 2025 Claudia Gil Arroyo
Networks to Reduce Risk: Annie’s Project – Info session
The program, “Networks to Reduce Risk: Annie’s Project Builds Viable Farms in Urban and Rural NJ” will include four unique field trips and a dynamic, six-part webinar series. The overarching goal of this program is to improve risk management strategies of urban and rural farm business owners by connecting them with interactive educational opportunities, practical resources, and each other. This program is open to all.
Interested participants can attend an upcoming informational session to learn more about the program objectives and activities, the expected benefits for participants, and receive information about program registration. The informational session will be held online via Zoom on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. To register for the informational session, please visit go.rutgers.edu/ntrrinfosession. Registration is required.
All questions can be directed to anniesproject@njaes.rutgers.edu.
This work is supported by the Northeast Extension Risk Management project award no. 2024-70027-42540, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Thank you so much in advance!
September 11, 2025 Claudia Gil Arroyo
Networks to Reduce Risk: Annie’s Project – Info session
The program, “Networks to Reduce Risk: Annie’s Project Builds Viable Farms in Urban and Rural NJ” will include four unique field trips and a dynamic, six-part webinar series. The overarching goal of this program is to improve risk management strategies of urban and rural farm business owners by connecting them with interactive educational opportunities, practical resources, and each other. This program is open to all.
Interested participants can attend an upcoming informational session to learn more about the program objectives and activities, the expected benefits for participants, and receive information about program registration. The informational session will be held online via Zoom on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. To register for the informational session, please visit go.rutgers.edu/ntrrinfosession. Registration is required.
All questions can be directed to anniesproject@njaes.rutgers.edu.
This work is supported by the Northeast Extension Risk Management project award no. 2024-70027-42540, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Thank you so much in advance!
