WOODLAWN, Ill. — Annie’s Project – Education for Farm Women (APEFW) is excited to announce the launch of its new website, www.anniesproject.org

It is accompanied by an organizational restructure and rebranding design courtesy pro bono by the Meyocks Group, to better support educational programs for farm and ranch women.

APEFW has developed a series of classes that address a variety of issues confronted by women in agriculture. Through six educational sessions, Annie’s Project basic level fosters problem solving, recordkeeping and decision-making skills from the five areas of risk as identified by the USDA.

Programs are localized and conducted in small groups. Women are encouraged to contribute their life experiences to facilitate learning from each other and develop mentoring relationships. Local specialists provide the skilled guidance needed for a dynamic learning environment that encourages women to share experiences and take part in hands-on learning activities.

Additional Annie’s Project programs specific to local needs have had a significant impact, assisting women to develop additional skills in the areas of information management, financial recordkeeping, land ownership and leasing and commodity marketing. Since the first Annie’s Project class in February 2003, more than 12,000 farm and ranch women in 33 states have become alumni of the program.

Advances in technology and a growing demand for the program have been drivers of change. Social media and a redesigned website have been streamlined to improve services to the women who are seeking classes, as well as to the facilitators who are trained by APEFW to deliver quality programs.