FFRI Webinars

This five-part series of webinars covers  
• Coping with loss: Will I ever stop crying?
• When is it depression?  What are the signs?
• Am I drinking too much?
• My farm’s legacy – what happens when I retire or I am gone?  
• Divorce and its emotional toll on farm families

As women in agriculture, we are faced with a multitude of challenges.  This webinar series focuses on strategies to confront these challenges head on through improving our sense of wellbeing, both as individuals and in our relationships.  All women who work in agriculture are invited to attend.  Come prepared to learn more about yourself and how you can move forward with renewed resilience!

Considering farming for several more years? Stepping back? Or something in-between?
It is estimated more than 70% of the farmland in America will be transferred in the next 15 to 20 years. Planning for that succession is important to you, your family and your farm’s future. Multiple family members/entities are encouraged to attend.

With suicide on the rise within the agriculture community, the Farm Family Resource Initiative is launching an open support group for farmers and farm family members 18 years and older who have lost a loved one to suicide. The group will meet monthly and the meetings will be held virtually.

Survivors of suicide loss share a singular bond. While each situation is different, those who have lost a loved one to suicide tend to experience similar feelings and stages of grief, and have similar questions. Support groups provide an opportunity to meet others who understand and are willing to share. 

First Wednesday of each month | 3:30-4:30 pm | Virtual

For questions or to register, please contact Bonnie at 217.757.8115 or via email at blandwehr54@siumed.edu. 

An opportunity for dialogue between Illinois agricultural leaders and health professionals to share, learn and develop relationships so we can better serve Illinois rural residents together.

Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Memorial Learning Center
228 W Miller St | Springfield, IL
Registration 9am | Summit 10am-2pm
Lunch provided

Registration $20 person
Please register by Tuesday, March 21st.

The AgriSafe Nurse Scholar program is a distance learning opportunity available to rural nurses. Education and training, provided by experienced health & safety educators, will enable rural nurses to increase their knowledge base in prevention, identification and assessment of diseases related to agricultural work exposures. Classes are in the form of webinars that can be viewed OnDemand.  Nurses who complete this course will be eligible for 20 hours of continuing nursing education.