Business : Overall Women Conference Set for February 10 & 11 in Bettendorf

Women involved in or affected by agriculture are invited to attend the seventh annual Overall Women Conference, February 10-11, 2011. The conference, coordinated by Iowa State University Extension, will be held at the Isle Casino Hotel in Bettendorf.

The conference provides today’s rural womenwith the unique opportunity to come together, network and learn from each other and industry experts. Attendees will leave with information tomeet challenges and reap success in their work.

Workshop sessions will be offered covering such topics as farm business, value-added agriculture, tax help, ag safety and family communication. In making time for the “overall” woman, attendees will benefit themselves, their families, farms and communities.

The conference provides opportunities for women to connect and interact with speakers and fellow attendees. There will be many opportunities for networking. The programs are geared to those who work in agribusiness as well as farm partners working on farms.

To view the entire program, visit www.extension.iastate.edu/scott/news/overallwomen or contact your local county extension office for information. Early bird registration will be offered through January 28, 2011. Register by mail, online or by calling 563-359-7577.