Symposium honors Wyoming women producers

One woman agricultural producer from each Wyoming County and the Wind River Indian Reservation will be recognized at the 2021 Heart of Agriculture Symposium on April 29 at the CAM-PLEX Energy Building in Gillette.

The symposium will be from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will feature speakers addressing critical issues facing Wyoming agriculture.

The women, who are nominated by peers in their counties, will be recognized at the luncheon, which starts at 1 p.m. The event recognizes notable women producers who are active in both agriculture and community activities.

The day’s speakers include Wyoming State Senator Affie Ellis of Laramie County, who will discuss the role of women in policy making, and Lander rancher Timmery Hellyer, who will talk about balancing ranching and community activities.

Also speaking will be Jim Magagna, executive vice president of the Wyoming Stock Growers Association, who will provide agriculture updates.

University of Wyoming Extension Educator Michelle Vigil will discuss succession planning for farms and ranches, and Scott Cotton, UW extension educator, will teach how a cell phone can be used to monitor weeds and grazing.

The event is free, but pre-registration is requested by April 26, by going online to bit.ly/2021-heart-of-agriculture.