Operation Spring Plant and North Carolina A&T State University

On October 27, 2010, Mr. Courtney Owens, Extension Program Coordinator at NC A&T State University, welcomed representatives from a diverse group of organizations, including Operation Spring Plant, for a mid-day meeting at the Olive Garden Restaurant in Greensboro, NC. The meeting was held to make plans for a North Carolina Women In Agriculture Conference in late 2011.

The purpose of this conference is to  bring together farmers, ranchers, educators, agricultural service providers and activists to build production and business skills, share educational and organizational strategies, and forge new connections aimed at expanding the success of women in sustainable agriculture.

The group outlined the design of the conference.  This design’s aim is to meet the needs of women in agriculture by addressing the personal, family and farm issues that affect their lives, families and businesses.  The conference will celebrate the accomplishments of women in agriculture.

Operation Spring Plant will continue to keep the public informed on the conference as more details become available.