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Session 1: Planting the Seeds This is the first 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, "Planting the Seeds," you’ll learn the basic steps to creating a succession plan and the key considerations to guide your family and farm toward a successful transition. About the series More than 70% of farmland in America is expected to transfer ownership in the next 15–20

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

May is Mental Health Awareness month and also coincides with the spring planting season.

Do you ever feel like you're moving through your days on autopilot? Are you always thinking ahead to all the chores that need to be done around the farm, instead of focusing on what you're doing at the moment? Do you frequently react strongly to other people or situations instead of thoughtfully responding? These common experiences indicate a lack of awareness, or mindfulness, in your day-to-day life. What does science say about mindfulness that you, as a farmer, can you use to feel healthier and more joyful? What is mindfulness? Researchers and doctors define mindfulness as the state of being

Old MacDonald had a farm and probably an aching back, too. Research shows that farmers experience more back pain than the general population due to the physical demands of the job. Because back pain can reduce productivity and increase medical costs, preventing back injuries is imperative for farmers.

Nearly half of women age 40 and older have dense breasts, which can make mammograms harder to read and increase the likelihood of missing cancer during screenings. To address this, the FDA now requires mammogram facilities to notify patients about their breast density.

FDP (Federal Demonstration Partnership) Federal Subaward Forms (for colleges and universities)

Dr. Michael Jakoby has been educating learners and SIU patients about diabetes since joining the school in 2010. In this SIU Medicine Minute, he teaches learners about the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes, risk factors and when patients should see a specialist.