MONROE - Positive change is brewing in America's countryside with women-owned businesses growing at twice the national rate. Women also constitute one of the largest, fastest-growing groups purchasing farms today. These trends will be showcased at a free seminar, "See Jane Grow," at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 30, at Kookaburras, 1609 10th St. in Monroe. A networking reception follows the seminar, featuring locally-produced foods by area women food artisans.
Lisa Kivirist, co-author of the award-winning book, ECOpreneuring and local innkeeper of Inn Serendipity in Browntown, directs the Rural Women's Project, a venture of the Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service. Kivirist will be facilitating this "See Jane Grow" seminar in Monroe and throughout Wisconsin. The seminar brings together various tools, resources and networking opportunities for women to help champion both new start-ups and showcase the stories of successful women already running such businesses that promote healthy and fresh foods, sustainable agriculture, and a vibrant local economy.
Kriss Marion, a farmer, will be featured at the seminar in Monroe. Marion is owner of Circle M in Blanchardville where she raises diversified produce and meats as well as Maid Marion, a fiber and educational enterprise. The event is co-sponsored by Green County UW-Extension, the Monroe Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Blackhawk Technical College and the Green County Development Corporation. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required through Cara Carper, UW-Extension (608) 328-9441 or e-mail: cara.carper@ces.uwex.edu.
Lisa Kivirist, co-author of the award-winning book, ECOpreneuring and local innkeeper of Inn Serendipity in Browntown, directs the Rural Women's Project, a venture of the Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service. Kivirist will be facilitating this "See Jane Grow" seminar in Monroe and throughout Wisconsin. The seminar brings together various tools, resources and networking opportunities for women to help champion both new start-ups and showcase the stories of successful women already running such businesses that promote healthy and fresh foods, sustainable agriculture, and a vibrant local economy.
Kriss Marion, a farmer, will be featured at the seminar in Monroe. Marion is owner of Circle M in Blanchardville where she raises diversified produce and meats as well as Maid Marion, a fiber and educational enterprise. The event is co-sponsored by Green County UW-Extension, the Monroe Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Blackhawk Technical College and the Green County Development Corporation. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required through Cara Carper, UW-Extension (608) 328-9441 or e-mail: cara.carper@ces.uwex.edu.
