The Women’a Agricultural Leadership Program is a
​proud partner, collaborator, and supporter of the following programs:

Special Event Webinar
The First 93 Days and its Impact on Agriculture: ​A Washington Update

Wednesday, April 23 at 12pm CT
Join us for a conversation with Jenny Mesirow, EVP Government Affairs at the Farm Credit Council, about Congress, the Administration and agriculture policy. The Farm Bill, disaster assistance, tariffs, USDA program changes, so
much is happening! Let’s unpack it together. Everyone is welcome to attend this important conversation!​
Join us for a free virtual QPR suicide prevention training. QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer - the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. People trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. Participants will receive additional resource information and a certificate following this training. Each year thousands of Americans, like you, are saying "Yes" to saving the life of a friend, colleague, sibling, or neighbor. As a QPR-trained Gatekeeper you will learn to:
  • Recognize the warning signs of suicide
  • Know how to offer hope
  • Learn the 3 simple steps of Question, Persuade, and Refer.
The training is one hour and 30 minutes with an additional optional 30 minutes for role playing and Q&A. The training is led by Monica McConkey, Rural Mental Health Specialist, and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).

Virtual Coffee Chat
Cultivating Resiliency

Tuesday, May 6 at 12pm CT

In Part 2, we will shift focus toward the dynamics of change and the role it plays in uncertainty. We will address the concepts of change management, helping participants understand how to anticipate, adapt to, and thrive during transitions. 
By the end of this section, participants will have tools to not only manage change but to leverage it as an opportunity for personal and professional growth. The session will last one hour. The first 40 minutes of the session will include an interactive educational webinar, which will be recorded. During the last segment, we will stop the recording and demonstrate how an anonymous virtual community works. The session will be led by Monica McConkey, Rural Mental Health Specialist, and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).

Virtual Rural Resiliency Circle
The Human Side of Farm Transitions

Tuesday, April 22 at 12pm CT
Join us for a free and anonymous resiliency circle. A safe space for the farm/agricultural community to share ideas, challenges and successes around farm/agricultural life stress and stressors. Each circle kicks off with a segment related to the human side of farm transitions and then the conversation is opened up for whatever participants have on their minds. Participants can listen, share comments and questions via text or verbalize their thoughts. The sessions are anonymous - participants do not see names or faces. Circles are not recorded. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Circle. The Circle will be facilitated by Kristine Ranger. 

Virtual Rural Resiliency Circle
Women Juggling it All

Tuesday, April 29 at 12pm CT
Join us for a free and anonymous resiliency circle. A safe space for the farm/agricultural community to share ideas, challenges and successes around farm/agricultural life stress and stressors. Each circle kicks off with a segment related to juggling it all and then the conversation is opened up for whatever participants have on their minds. Participants can listen, share comments and questions via text or verbalize their thoughts. The sessions are anonymous - participants do not see names or faces. Circles are not recorded. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Circle. The Circle will be facilitated by Becky Kopp Dunham, LCSW.