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2025 Virginia Women in Agriculture Cattle & Equipment WISE
November 7 – 8, 2025, Abingdon, VA
2025 Virginia Women in Agriculture Cattle & Equipment WISE
November 7 – 8, 2025, Abingdon, VA
Registration is now open!
This training initiative is open to all-eligible individuals particularly women who seek to enhance their professional skills and educational attainment through merit-based opportunities. The program is open to all eligible participants and aligns with federal civil rights laws, including Title VI and Title IX.
One Day- $50
Dinner- $30
Two Days & Dinner- $120
*Scholarships Available Based on Need
Friday, November 7 — Cattle WISE
Friday, November 7 — Cattle WISE
Location: Copenhaver Brothers Farms Meadowview, VA
Morning Session
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Registration
9:00 AM: Welcome
9:15 AM – 10:00 AM: Cattle Handling with Dawn Hnatow
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: First Rotation
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Second Rotation
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM: Networking Lunch
Afternoon Session
12:45 PM – 1:00 PM: Group Photo
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Cattle Dog Demonstration
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM: Third Rotation
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM: Fourth Rotation
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM: Evaluation
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: BQA
Friday, November 7 — Branded for Success Networking Dinner
Friday, November 7 — Branded for Success Networking Dinner
Location: Southwest Virginia 4-H Education Center, Abingdon, VA
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Networking & Silent Auction
6:30 PM: Welcome
6:45 PM: Dinner
7:15 PM – 8:00 PM: Guest Speakers
8:00 PM: Silent Auction Results & Closing
Saturday, November 8 — Equipment WISE
Saturday, November 8 — Equipment WISE
Location: Southwest Virginia 4-H Education Center, Abingdon, VA
Morning Session
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Registration
9:00 AM: Welcome
9:15 AM – 10:00 AM: Experiences from Hurricane Helene
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: First Rotation
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Second Rotation
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch
Afternoon Session
1:00 PM – 1:15 PM: Group Photo
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM: Third Rotation
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM: Fourth Rotation
3:15 PM – 3:45 PM: Evaluation
Gain hands-on cattle & equipment skills, taught by women, for women. Since 2021, over 130 women in Virginia have attended WISE conferences created by female Virginia Cooperative Extension Ag Agents. As more female principal operators enter agriculture, we aim to boost their confidence and teach safety measures for machinery and livestock.
New to Cattle & Equipment WISE?
New to Cattle & Equipment WISE?
Watch the video to see our program in action!
We are looking for sponsors for 2025! Please reach out to Amy Byington at (276) 546-2057 or afannon@vt.edu.
Meet our 2025 Cattle & Equipment WISE Sponsors
Meet our 2025 Cattle & Equipment WISE Sponsors
Cattle WISE is made possible due to a grant from the Virginia Cattle Industry Board!
Cattle WISE is made possible due to a grant from the Virginia Cattle Industry Board!
Cattle & Equipment WISE is made possible with the assistance of the Virginia State Dairymen's Association!
Cattle & Equipment WISE is made possible with the assistance of the Virginia State Dairymen's Association!
Cattle WISE is made possible with additional funding from the Virginia Beef Council!
Cattle WISE is made possible with additional funding from the Virginia Beef Council!
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