Search Results

Session 2: Cultivating Communications This is the second session of the Farm Succession Virtual Series, designed to help farmers and farm families plan for their farm’s future. The series addresses key aspects of creating a succession plan, effective communication, and preparing the next generation for leadership. In this session, "Cultivating Communications," we’ll explore how to hold effective farm meetings. Topics include the types and purpose of meetings, who should be involved, and strategies for navigating differences within the family. About the series More than 70% of farmland in

Session 2: Cultivating Communications This is the second session of the Farm Succession Virtual Series, designed to help farmers and farm families plan for their farm’s future. The series addresses key aspects of creating a succession plan, effective communication, and preparing the next generation for leadership. In this session, "Cultivating Communications," we’ll explore how to hold effective farm meetings. Topics include the types and purpose of meetings, who should be involved, and strategies for navigating differences within the family. About the series More than 70% of farmland in

PARTICIPANTS WILL: • Discuss challenges facing producers and their family members. • Identify signs of depression, anxiety, and suicidality. • Explore triage for suicidality. • Learn resources available to producers, their families, and those who work with producers. REGISTER HOSTED BY: Dr. Nick Weshinskey, a licensed professional educator in the state of Illinois who also holds national board certification in counseling. His counseling experience has included providing crisis intervention, along with providing outpatient counseling to individuals, couples, families, and groups. Karen Stallman

The Folse-Birtch-Sumner Lectureship is an annual event celebrating the Department of Surgery's founding surgeons - J. Roland Folse, MD; Alan Birtch, MD; and David, Sumner, MD. Many former and current surgery residents, fellows, and faculty celebrate their legacy of hard work, dedication, and strength of character. This year's visiting professor, Glenn Ault, MD, is the Physician Director for Graduate Medical Education and Designated Institutional Official at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. Dr. Ault, a Professor of Surgery, is responsible for the strategic direction and development of GME in