Annies Project: Start to Finish Tim Eggers Field Agricultural Economist Iowa State University Extension

18 Contact Hours - What about Preparation and Maintenance Site Funding Committee Publicity Presenters Registration Intake Evaluation Presenters Publicity Presenters Materials Presenters Exit Evaluation Publicity

Bob Wells Ruth Hambleton Tim Eggers Mary Sobba Karisha Devlin

Site Selection Demand (desire) Funding (ability to pay) Support (ability to deliver)

Budget

Funding What – $2,500 from local sponsors Who – Ag Lenders How – 5 minute summary, video if necessary When – Part of site selection, so well before any committee work or publicity Why – Decreased federal and state funding of land grant extension efforts

Committee 12 – 14 local ag females invited, mix of farmers and ag professionals, facilitator leads and local CEED takes notes 1 hr start to finish over noon hour provide lunch Well defined agenda in invitation letter, adhered to in meeting Fully prepared to walk out with instructor names and 4-6 registrations

Speakers Matrix

Publicity Radio News Releases –Month prior, or as soon as committee meets –Two weeks prior, reminder of meeting start date and last minute registrations –Two weeks into program, pictures of presenters and participants –Post program, pictures of presenters and participants Informed office staff

Presenters Qualifications Agricultural Professional Excellent service and/or communication skills Recruitment Process Face-to-Face visit Share Annies Project mission, scope, and method Share Registration Progress Offer material Support Follow-up call and letter Thank you letter after presentation

Evaluations Intake Exit Your Questions?