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Course empowering farm women celebrates 20 years

From the Women in Ag - 2023 series

Nat Williams
Mar 3, 2023
Mar 3, 2023

Participants communicate during an Annie’s Project class.
Photo courtesy Annie’s Project

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Ruth Hambleton launched Annie’s Project 20 years ago, naming named the educational program after her mother.
Photo courtesy Annie’s Project

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