Allamakee County 4-H'ers participate in FarmHer event ...

Four Allamakee County 4-H members traveled to the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny Friday, September 23 for the Grow by FarmHer conference. Grow is a series of events that is designed to inspire and empower young women in agriculture to take an active role in the agriculture industry. Throughout the event, a total of 350 young women ages 15-23 with an interest in agriculture had the opportunity to participate in inspirational and informational experiences as a group as well as meaningful one-on-one connections with women agriculture leaders. At Grow by FarmHer, young women were able to get a real-life look at what they need to do to be successful agriculture leaders, while gaining the encouragement and making the connections that are pivotal to helping them grow in agriculture. Pictured above, left to right, at the event are Allamakee County 4-H Youth Coordinator Morgan Bjerke, and Allamakee County 4-H members Faith Palmer, Shara Cota, Soraya Reyes and Makayla Manning. For more information about the Allamakee County 4-H Program, contact the Allamakee County ISU Extension and Outreach office in Waukon at 563-568-6345. Submitted photo.