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Participants may come to one session, come every month or join the circle as needed across time. Each session will last one and a half hours. Participants do not need to attend the entire session. Circle participants are anonymous, and they choose how to participate – they can just listen; they can type in questions or comments, or they may unmute and verbalize questions or comments.   The session will not be recorded. Participants cannot see each other, nor do they see each other’s names.

Coffee Chat

This is an opportunity to share what is on your mind related to agricultural stress in a safe place.

Coffee Chat

November 16, 2023 – 12:00 PM Central

Register for the FREE Coffee Chat by clicking on this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4395757762630918745

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Chat.

Chat facilitated by Dr. Brenda Mack

Harvest is wrapping up. Turkey Day is just around the corner and let the family gatherings begin! If you need a break from holiday planning and any of the other challenges that you face join us for an opportunity to listen and share in our Cultivating Resiliency free online “Coffee Chat” group. This is an opportunity to share what is on your mind related to agricultural stress in a safe place. Participants are anonymous and may type in their questions, or verbalize them, or just listen.   The session is limited to a maximum of 20 participants and will last one hour. The session will not be recorded, and participants may choose to remain anonymous. Participants cannot see each other, nor do they see each other’s names. About our facilitator: Dr. Brenda Mack is a behavioral health and human services consultant, trainer, presenter, and Associate Professor in the Social Work Department at Bemidji State University (BSU).  Brenda is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker through the Minnesota Board of Social Work. Brenda grew up on a farm and currently lives on a farm with her farming family.

24/7/365 Women Juggling it All Resiliency Circle

A safe space for the farm/agricultural community to share ideas, challenges and successes around farm/agriculture life stress and stressors.

November 10, 2023 – 12:00 PM Central

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/4032955209332324702

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Circle.

Does it feel like you are on duty 24/7/365? You are the mistress of multi-tasking!  Spinning plates, juggling balls you do it all. The Circle is an ongoing group that allows women juggling it all to have a safe space to share ideas, challenges, and successes. Each group meeting will have a brief education component on a topic related to women juggling it all followed by a discussion. The Circle will include Monica McConkey moderating the discussion, offering tips for managing everything, stress reduction and more. Monica will be joined by women farmers with lived experience who will offer some practical insights. We will also share other resources that can help those who are juggling it all.

Registration is limited for each session. Participants may come to one session, come every month or join the circle as needed across time. Each session will last one and a half hours. Participants do not need to attend the entire session. Circle participants are anonymous, and they choose how to participate – they can just listen; they can type in questions or comments, or they may unmute and verbalize questions or comments.   The session will not be recorded. Participants cannot see each other, nor do they see each other’s names.

Farm Transitions Circle

A safe space for the farm/agricultural community to share ideas, challenges and successes around farm/agriculture life and farm/ranch transitions.

November 29, 2023 – 12:00 PM Central

Please register for the FREE Farm Transition Resiliency Circle at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/7058478056947609688

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Circle.

Circle facilitated by Monica McConkey

Are the people in your life making your transition challenging? Try our FREE Farm Transition Resiliency Circle to help you rise to the challenge.

The Circle is an ongoing FREE group that allows those experiencing or preparing for a farm transition to have a safe space to share ideas, challenges, and successes. A particular focus is the human side of transitions. Each group meeting has an education component on a topic related to farm transition followed by a discussion of whatever participants would like to discuss related to farm transitions. The Circle includes Monica McConkey moderating the discussion, and farmers who have experienced farm transitions who offer some practical insights. We will also discuss available transition resources.

Registration is limited for each session. Participants may come to one session, come every month or join the circle as needed across time. Each session will last one and a half hours. Participants do not need to attend the entire session. Circle participants are anonymous, and they choose how to participate – they can just listen; they can type in questions or comments, or they may unmute and verbalize questions or comments.   The session will not be recorded. Participants cannot see each other, nor do they see each other’s names.

Video recordings of Past Pilot Project Sessions (Your Questions Answered On Being a Crop Loss Adjuster)