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We invite you to celebrate a woman who inspired, supported, and challenged you.

 Karen Washington

Co-founder of Black Urban Growers (BUGS)

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Harriet Williams Russell Strong

(1844-1926)

Primary innovator of dry land irrigation and water conservation techniques

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Dr. Mary Engle Pennington

(1872-1952)

Leading expert in the evolution of safe and sanitary methods for processing, storing and shipping milk, poultry, eggs, and fish                                    Learn more

Celebrate an inspirational woman in your life. As part of our inaugural conference, Becoming 21st Century Leaders: Women in Beekeeping and Agriculture, we invite you to celebrate a woman who inspired, supported, and challenged you.  The woman or women you want to celebrate at our conference is not limited to farming or beekeeping. Inspiration comes from all walks of life and interests.

To learn how to Celebrate An Inspirational Woman in your life go to the Sponsor page

The Salon Group  Celebrates Their Inspirational Woman– Christine Gorbach 

Michele Colopy Celebrates Her Inspirational Woman – Margot Jackson 

D. Wolf Celebrates an Inspirational Woman – Mary Ingersoll Tod Evans  (from this local history) 

Claire Tauzer Celebrates Her Inspirational Woman– Michelle Obama

Tammy Potter Celebrates Her Inspirational Woman– Ann Harman

Rich Morris Celebrates His Inspirational Woman– Sara Hilt

Betterbee Celebrates Their Inspirational Woman– Kirsten Traynor

Kathy Feltey Celebrates Her Inspirational Woman– Nancy Lynn Holland  (requires signing in to LinkedIn) or view a summary here.

Trent Balduff of Have A Hive Celebrates His Inspirational Woman– Teal Balduff

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    • Akron, Ohio Environmental Justice Coalition
      • Save White Pond Wetlands (Akron, Ohio)
        • Wetlands- Take Action Through Education & Advocacy
        • SAMPLE Letters and Topic Area (updated often)
        • Wetlands Information
        • Development Guidance To Sustain Wetlands
        • White Pond Wetlands News Stories
        • White Pond Wetlands Background Documents
        • Photos of Activity To White Pond Wetlands
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  • Development
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