Hands-on Quick Books was taught by Michelle Patten of Patten Bookkeeping Services at Annie's Project last week. Checking out the on-line version of the program were Jessica Beagles, Sarah Taubner and Tedi Jo Williams. Patten explained the use of Quick Books in keeping records for agriculture enterprises.
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Participants in the Annie's Project were treated to an introduction of the use of QuickBooks in Agriculture and learned about noxious weeds in Powder River County, according to Powder River Extension Agent Mary Rumph.
Michelle Patten, of Patten Bookkeeping Services, was a past participant of Annie's Project and explained, "the purpose of Annie's Project is to empower women in agriculture to be better business partners through networks and by managing and organizing critical information."
Patten shared her knowledge and experience using QuickBooks in Agriculture. Patten said that often the one keeping track of the finances on the ranch is the "default" person because no one else wants the job. She explained the differences between Quicken and QuickBooks and between the desktop version of QuickBooks versus the on-line version. Participants had the opportunity to enter data using the on-line version, and were able to track their entries.
Jennie Olson, a commercial applicator with Olson Spraying, defined noxious weeds "as plants that grow aggressively, multiply quickly without natural controls, and adversely affect native habitats, croplands, and/or may be injurious to humans or livestock through contact or ingestion." She shared identifying characteristics of the prevalent noxious weeds in our area, and explained best methods of management. Following the program one participant shared, "I now know I have salt cedar by my propane tank. I wondered what the persistent shrub was!"
Olson explained that many of the noxious weeds begin along transportation corridors and encouraged participants to be alert for new infestations, especially along the highways and county roads. Of all the weeds discussed, she described dalmatian toadflax as the worst weed possible and that if discovered, it needs to be destroyed.
"That weed is unbelievably aggressive, producing 400,000 seeds per plant," said Olson.
Annie's Project continues next week with an "Introduction to USDA Programs" presented by Shanna Talcott and Elizabeth Emeline with the Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS) and "Transitioning from One Generation to the Next in Agriculture" by MSU Extension Agriculture Economist Joel Schumacher. The program will begin on Monday, November 26th at 12:30 at the Broadus Community Center. Contact the Extension Office at 436-2424 for more information.
A picture from the event is shown on page 4.
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