Columbia County Conservation District Holds 3rd Annual Women in Agriculture Conference
Attendees of the Women in Agriculture Conference make roll-on bottles of therapeutic essential oils, such has orange and lavender, after a talk by Sheila Williams and Heather Almer. The presentation was titled, “the Benefits of Making your own Cleaning and Personal Care Products.” Photo provided by Columbia County Conservation District.
Submitted by Heather Almer, Watershed Specialist, Columbia County Conservation District
The Columbia County Conservation District organized its 3rd annual Women in Agriculture Conference at the Bloomsburg VFW Post 804 on March 21, 2018. Attendees learned about sustainable building, the future of agricultural education, credit scores and lending, and sheep farming.They also learned about yoga for stress relief and participated in a hands-on product making workshop to highlight the benefits of making your own cleaners and personal care products.