IN HER BOOTS
All In Her Boots meetings will be held in the Red Room. Now in it’s 14th year, the Marbleseed In Her Boots project has been providing resources, training, networking and collaboration opportunities for the women who are transforming our food system. Questions or ideas for In Her Boots? Contact Lori Stern, Marbleseed Executive Director, lori.stern@marbleseed.org.
In Her Boots Meetings
All In Her Boots meetings will be held in the Red Room.
WISCONSIN WOMEN IN CONSERVATION: WOMEN LANDOWNER MEET-UP Friday, 8:45 - 9:45 a.m.
Join us to network and be in community with women who who value and implement conservation practices on their land and the professionals who help them achieve their stewardship dreams. Join in to share stories and struggles, learn how to increase your network, and learn how a professionally prepared Conservation Plan (provided for free through WiWiC) can create both a roadmap AND opportunities for funding. Let us know what you would like to learn more about in regards to conservation and soil health!
IN HER BOOTS MEET & GREET Friday, 10 - 10:45 a.m.
Join us for an informal gathering to meet other woman-identified farmers from your state, region, and maybe even your hometown. Women new to farming and the Marbleseed Conference: come and connect!
WOMEN IN CONSERVATION OFFICE HOURS Saturday, 8:45 - 9:45 a.m.
The Wisconsin Women in Conservation (WiWiC) Team answers questions and provides one-on-one support to help women landowners and farmers navigate conservation planning and costshare funding programs for increasing stewardship practices on their land.
COTTAGE FOODS AND THE RIGHTS OF HOMEBASED FOOD ENTREPRENEURS Saturday, 10 - 10:45 a.m.
Come and hear the story of three women farmers that took on the right to sell non-hazardous food items made at home. Coming from their second legal victory in four years, their efforts also catalyzed the Wisconsin Cottage Food Association, which represents people who make homemade foods for sale in the state. Cottage food laws create additional revenue streams for farms to extend their season and diversify their revenue streams.
“AIN’T I A WOMAN”
Saturday, 11 - 11:45 a.m.
Sojourner Truth’s speech in 1863 revealed the lack of inclusivity in the suffrage movement. Fast forward to the early 1970’s and tee shirts that declared “I am the Lesbian Menace” worn at rallies for equal rights for women in a movement that wanted to make the queer community invisible. Come join a conversation that is still central to creating women-centered spaces that value and include us all.
ACCESS FARMLAND: WOMEN’S STORIES OF FINDING THEIR FARM Friday, 11 - 11:45 a.m.
Women continue to face challenges when seeking land and capital for farming enterprises, compounded by the intersections of race, ethnicity and recent immigrant status. Come and hear about some unique approaches that some women in our community have taken to overcome the barriers in accessing land and seeking funding.
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