Special conference to deal with women in farming

Friday, April 15, 2011, Vol. 35, No. 15

NASHVILLE (AP) — A special conference April 29 in Nashville is designed to give women insights into making a living in agriculture and small business.

"Homefront to Heartland: Empowering Women in Agriculture and Small Business" has been organized by the University of Tennessee Extension and several partners in agriculture.

A news release from UT said women are a growing demographic in agriculture and small business. The conference is aimed at helping women to take care of themselves, their farm or their business.

Details are at http://www.homefronttoheartland.com