PLANTING FRESH SEEDS: Invite Lisa Kivirist to Speak

PLANTING FRESH SEEDS Seminar
Rural Women's Project, a project of MOSES (Midwest Organic & Sustainable Education Service)

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PLANTING FRESH SEEDS Seminar Description
Resources, Opportunities and Inspiration for Women Farmers and Ecopreneurs

An underground yet significant revolution is erupting across rural America: women launching green businesses and leading the sustainable revitalization of our countryside. From farmers to fiber artists, from cheesemakers to innkeepers, women launching green businesses prioritize more than profit; they see their business as a tool to transform both local communities and the world, emphasizing cooperation over competition, meaning over simply earning a living, and, often, integrating their children and family into their livelihood. Learn about this rural women ecopreneur movement through inspiring stories, business start-up and marketing tools and opportunities to network and share ideas and resources.

The "PLANTING FRESH SEEDS: Resources, Opportunities and Inspiration for Women Farmers and Ecopreneurs" seminar brings together various tools, resources and networking opportunities for women passionate about improving our food and agriculture system, connecting both seasoned farmers and business owners with women launching new ventures.

Seminar Details

Seminar is two hours long, including interactive networking activities. An abridged 45 minute workshop providing an overview of these issues is also available, depending on the venue/host organization needs.
Target minimum group size is 12 women, but groups larger groups are welcome based on venue size.
Seminar is free of charge to participants and host organization/venue. Host organization/venue should be in a position to aggressively promote the event in their area to key constituents.
Rural Women's Project (RWP) to provide material, facilitator (Lisa Kivirist), handouts and registration administration.

Current PLANTING FRESH SEEDS Seminar Sites (and Dates) Under Consideration

February 27: La Crosse, MOSES Organic Farming Conference
June 17: Custer (near Stevens Point), Midwest Renewable Energy Association
July 24-25: LaFarge, Kickapoo Country Fair, CROPP/Organic Valley Family of Farms
September: Bayfield, TBD
October: Green Bay-Appleton, TBD

About the Rural Women's Project

The Rural Women's Project (RWP) aims to increase the voice and impact of Wisconsin women ecopreneurs in the organic and sustainable farming and food community by providing networking, educational and media training opportunities. This program addresses the fact that women-owned businesses are growing at twice the national rate and women constitute the largest, fastest-growing group purchasing farms today. PLANTING FRESH SEEDS focuses on resources and networks to both promote this group within the media and provide tools and resources for success, especially in the increasingly challenging economic climate.

For More Information or Scheduling a Seminar

Contact Lisa Kivirist (608) 329-7056, lisa@innserendipity.com.

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Book Order Information
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