The Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants (IAPA) hosted its Fall CME conference in Rosemont in October, its first since 2019. The group welcomed Physician Assistants, providing a platform for networking, honing skills and expertise in patient care and fostering a spirit of camaraderie.

In the heart of rural communities, where the fields stretch far and wide under the open sky, there exists a resilience ingrained in the very fabric of farming life. People often equate this resilience with toughness – a quality deeply revered within the agricultural community, both in physical endurance and mental fortitude. However, as discussions illuminate, this same toughness can sometimes be a double-edged sword, especially when it comes to mental health. The paradox of toughness in farming is evident. Being a good farmer requires resilience to weather challenges, yet this same toughness

Considering farming for several more years? Stepping back? Or something in-between? Join us online for a discussion designed to assist farmers and farm families with developing a succession plan for their future generations. PRESENTERS: Wesley Tucker, Field Specialist in Agricultural Business, University of Missouri Extension Monica McConkey, Agricultural Mental Health Counselor, Minnesota REGISTRATION: To register for one or multiple sessions: Call 618-701-1251 or email lynn.weis@siu.edu No cost to attend. Space is limited, please register early. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/3650152942

Considering farming for several more years? Stepping back? Or something in-between? Join us online for a discussion designed to assist farmers and farm families with developing a succession plan for their future generations. PRESENTERS: Wesley Tucker, Field Specialist in Agricultural Business, University of Missouri Extension Monica McConkey, Agricultural Mental Health Counselor, Minnesota REGISTRATION: To register for one or multiple sessions: Call 618-701-1251 or email lynn.weis@siu.edu No cost to attend. Space is limited, please register early. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/3650152942

Considering farming for several more years? Stepping back? Or something in-between? Join us online for a discussion designed to assist farmers and farm families with developing a succession plan for their future generations. PRESENTERS: Wesley Tucker, Field Specialist in Agricultural Business, University of Missouri Extension Monica McConkey, Agricultural Mental Health Counselor, Minnesota REGISTRATION: To register for one or multiple sessions: Call 618-701-1251 or email lynn.weis@siu.edu No cost to attend. Space is limited, please register early. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/3650152942

Considering farming for several more years? Stepping back? Or something in-between? Join us online for a discussion designed to assist farmers and farm families with developing a succession plan for their future generations. PRESENTERS: Wesley Tucker, Field Specialist in Agricultural Business, University of Missouri Extension Monica McConkey, Agricultural Mental Health Counselor, Minnesota REGISTRATION: To register for one or multiple sessions: Call 618-701-1251 or email lynn.weis@siu.edu No cost to attend. Space is limited, please register early. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/3650152942

Considering farming for several more years? Stepping back? Or something in-between? Join us online for a discussion designed to assist farmers and farm families with developing a succession plan for their future generations. PRESENTERS: Wesley Tucker, Field Specialist in Agricultural Business, University of Missouri Extension Monica McConkey, Agricultural Mental Health Counselor, Minnesota REGISTRATION: To register for one or multiple sessions: Call 618-701-1251 or email lynn.weis@siu.edu No cost to attend. Space is limited, please register early. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/3650152942

Considering farming for several more years? Stepping back? Or something in-between? Join us online for a discussion designed to assist farmers and farm families with developing a succession plan for their future generations. PRESENTERS: Wesley Tucker, Field Specialist in Agricultural Business, University of Missouri Extension Monica McConkey, Agricultural Mental Health Counselor, Minnesota REGISTRATION: To register for one or multiple sessions: Call 618-701-1251 or email lynn.weis@siu.edu No cost to attend. Space is limited, please register early. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/3650152942

Considering farming for several more years? Stepping back? Or something in-between? Join us online for a discussion designed to assist farmers and farm families with developing a succession plan for their future generations. PRESENTERS: Wesley Tucker, Field Specialist in Agricultural Business, University of Missouri Extension Monica McConkey, Agricultural Mental Health Counselor, Minnesota REGISTRATION: To register for one or multiple sessions: Call 618-701-1251 or email lynn.weis@siu.edu No cost to attend. Space is limited, please register early. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/3650152942

Considering farming for several more years? Stepping back? Or something in-between? Join us online for a discussion designed to assist farmers and farm families with developing a succession plan for their future generations. PRESENTERS: Wesley Tucker, Field Specialist in Agricultural Business, University of Missouri Extension Monica McConkey, Agricultural Mental Health Counselor, Minnesota REGISTRATION: To register for one or multiple sessions: Call 618-701-1251 or email lynn.weis@siu.edu No cost to attend. Space is limited, please register early. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/3650152942