UME Offering Annie's Project Sessions in 2026

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Annie was a woman who grew up in a small town in Northern Illinois. Her goal was to marry a farmer and she did. Annie spent her lifetime learning how to be an involved business partner with her farm husband. Together they did great things, but it wasn’t easy. This is Annie’s Project – to take her experiences and share it with women involved in agriculture.

Objectives

Annie’s project is designed to empower women in agriculture to manage information and learn about agriculture in a relaxed local network. The target audience is women with a passion for agriculture. Annie's Project is a six-week online experience designed especially for women to help them develop their management and decision-making skills. Annie’s Project will help develop an understanding, interpretation, and opportunities in agriculture

Wednesdays starting  - February 18 - March 2026 (NO CLASS Feb 25)

MidShore Maryland (In-person)

Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 

Location: University of Maryland Extension-Queen Anne's County, 505 Railroad Avenue, Suite 4, Centreville, MD 21617

Virtual Option

Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 

Location: Online (through Zoom)

Note: reading and project assignments outside of class time are about 1 hour per week.

Annie’s Project is approved for USDA FSA Borrower training.  This includes classroom time and a workbook that must be completed.  There is an additional $100 charge for the FSA portion. More information about this is located at https://go.umd.edu/anniesprojectfsa. 

The cost is $50 for the series. It includes a portfolio, access to an online learning platform, access to all presentations and worksheets, access to financial and legal advice, and support from a variety of community partners. 

To register, visit https://2026anniesproject.eventbrite.com. For more information on the curriculum and program logistics, please contact Shannon Dill at sdill@umd.edu or Jenny Rhodes jrhodes@umd.edu, or visit the website at https://go.umd.edu/anniesproject 

University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any event or activity, please contact us at least one week prior to the event.