Resources

Women’s History Month

24/7/365 Women Juggling it All – Resiliency Circle (Anonymous Circle)

A safe space for the farm/agricultural community to share ideas, challenges and successes around farm/agriculture life stress and stressors.

March 3, 2023 – 12:00 PM Central

Register for the FREE Circle by clicking on the link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/6135900933965870683

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Circle.

Does it feel like you are on duty 24/7/365? You are the mistress of multi-tasking!  Spinning plates, juggling balls you do it all. The Circle is an ongoing group that allows women juggling it all to have a safe space to share ideas, challenges, and successes. Each group meeting will have a brief education component on a topic related to women juggling it all followed by a discussion. The Circle will include Monica McConkey moderating the discussion, offering tips for managing everything, stress reduction and more. Monica will be joined by women farmers with lived experience who will offer some practical insights. We will also share other resources that can help those who are juggling it all.

Registration is limited for each session. Participants may come to one session, come every month or join the circle as needed across time. Each session will last one and a half hours. Participants do not need to attend the entire session. Circle participants are anonymous, and they choose how to participate – they can just listen; they can type in questions or comments, or they may unmute and verbalize questions or comments.   The session will not be recorded. Participants cannot see each other, nor do they see each other’s names.

Programming brought to you by The Rural Resiliency Project. The Rural Resiliency Project is a project funded through the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Foundation. The purpose of the project is to increase the resiliency and promote the vibrancy of rural Wisconsin focusing primarily on farmers, farm families, and those in related agricultural fields. Our programs seek to improve the lives of farmers and to enrich our understanding of the impact of farms, farmers, and agriculture on rural Wisconsin and beyond. Our collaborators for these virtual sessions include the Cultivating Resiliency Program, Annie’s Project and the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center (UMASH).

Farm Transition Resiliency Circles

A safe space for the farm/agricultural community to share ideas, challenges and successes around farm/agriculture life

March 10, 2023 – 12:00 PM Central

Register for the FREE Circle by clicking on the link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/8249995712365431130

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Circle.

Are the people in your life making your transition challenging? Try our FREE Farm Transition Resiliency Circle to help you rise to the challenge.

The Circle is an ongoing FREE group that allows those experiencing or preparing for a farm transition to have a safe space to share ideas, challenges, and successes. A particular focus is the human side of transitions. Each group meeting has an education component on a topic related to farm transition followed by a discussion of whatever participants would like to discuss related to farm transitions. The Circle includes Monica McConkey moderating the discussion, and farmers who have experienced farm transitions who offer some practical insights. We will also discuss available transition resources.

About our presenters:

Monica Kramer McConkey, Rural Mental Health Specialist and LPC has 25+ years of experience in the behavioral health field as a child and adolescent counselor, program supervisor, and administrator. Monica grew up on a farm and has an intimate understanding of the dynamics that contribute to farm stress and its impact on farm families. Monica is very much in touch with the agricultural way of life.

 

Registration is limited for each session. Participants may come to one session, come every month or join the circle as needed across time. Each session will last one and a half hours. Participants do not need to attend the entire session. Circle participants are anonymous, and they choose how to participate – they can just listen; they can type in questions or comments, or they may unmute and verbalize questions or comments.   The session will not be recorded. Participants cannot see each other, nor do they see each other’s names.

Programming brought to you by The Rural Resiliency Project. The Rural Resiliency Project is a project funded through the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Foundation. The purpose of the project is to increase the resiliency and promote the vibrancy of rural Wisconsin focusing primarily on farmers, farm families, and those in related agricultural fields. Our programs seek to improve the lives of farmers and to enrich our understanding of the impact of farms, farmers, and agriculture on rural Wisconsin and beyond. Our collaborators for these virtual sessions include the Cultivating Resiliency Program, Annie’s Project and the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center (UMASH).

“Kill The Just” – A Women’s Ag Leadership Networking Event

A session from one of Annie’s Project’s partners featuring Amber Roberts, Annie’s Project Advisory Committee Chair, will kick off Women’s History Month on Friday, March 1 @12 pm CDT.  Amber will lead a discussion on how our language impacts our life and share strategies to talk more confidently about who we are and the impact we have.

After Amber’s presentation there will be plenty of time for discussing and networking with other leaders in our virtual rooms.  After the regular session ends at 1 p.m. CT, the virtual room will remain open for an additional 30 minutes of informal networking.

Register for FREE: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtf-2vqTwiG9L9K-O9d7w0r321LykIVlq1   After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

The word “just” when used to describe oneself can be limiting and self-deprecating. It can make one’s accomplishments or abilities seem insignificant or trivial. For example, saying “I’m just a farmer’s wife” can undermine one’s confidence, minimize their impact, and make one feel like they are not capable of achieving their goals. Instead, it’s better to use more positive and empowering language to describe oneself. For instance, “I’m a farmer’s wife, and I play a crucial role in the success of our farm.” The language we use can have a profound impact on our perception of the world and our reality. Using positive language can help build self-esteem, foster a growth mindset, and focus on our strengths and abilities. In the ‘Killing the Just’ session we discuss how our language impacts our life and how we can implement strategies to talk more confidently about who we are and the impact that we have.

About our presenter: Amber Roberts grew up central Montana and received a master’s degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Minnesota. After graduating, Amber worked as an Agricultural Business Management Extension 5  Educator for the University of Minnesota where her work focused on farm transition and women in agriculture. She now works for AgWest Farm Credit as an agricultural economist writing about dairy, cattle, row crops, and small grains. Amber also serves on the Advisory Committee for Annie’s Project, a national nonprofit dedicated to strengthening women’s success on the modern farm enterprise.

AGRICULTURAL STRESS MANAGEMENT

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. Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, 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. 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:

  1. – Recognize the warning signs of suicide
  2. – Know how to offer hope
  3. – Know how to get help and save a life

Length of training one hour and 30 minutes

Monica McConkey, Rural Mental Health Specialist is our trainer

You are invited to join one of our FREE virtual FVC QPR suicide prevention training sessions in November.

This training is for anyone who is, works with or knows a farmer veteran or farmers or veterans or human beings. For many people QPR is a very accessible way to receive an introduction to suicide prevention. Together we can help prevent suicide.

To view the September Farm Suicide Prevention webinar, please click here:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/2402069402154145628

January 23, 2024, 7:00 PM Central Time

You must register in advance for this training:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6bPEYaOcRU-sEtwUXXsjjw

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Length of training one hour and 30 minutes with an additional optional 30 minutes for role playing and more time for Q & A

Length of training one hour and 30 minutes with an additional optional 30 minutes for role playing and more time for Q & A

Monica McConkey, Rural Mental Health Specialist is the trainer.

 CULTIVATING RESILIENCY PROGRAMS:

This programming is being brought to you jointly by The Rural Resiliency Project and the Cultivating Resiliency Program.The Rural Resiliency Project is funded through the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Foundation. The purpose of the project is to increase the resiliency and promote the vibrancy of rural Wisconsin focusing primarily on farmers, farm families, and those in related agricultural fields. Our programs seek to improve the lives of farmers and to enrich our understanding of the impact of farms, farmers, and agriculture on rural Wisconsin and beyond. Our collaborators for these virtual sessions include the Cultivating Resiliency Program and the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center (UMASH).

Annie’s Project is a Proud Partner of the Cultivating Resiliency Program

All programs are free.  Please see the information below for registration information.

Participants may come to one session, come every month or join the circle as needed across time. Each session will last one and a half hours. Participants do not need to attend the entire session. Circle participants are anonymous, and they choose how to participate – they can just listen; they can type in questions or comments, or they may unmute and verbalize questions or comments.   The session will not be recorded. Participants cannot see each other, nor do they see each other’s names.

 

Video recordings of Past Pilot Project Sessions (Your Questions Answered On Being a Crop Loss Adjuster)

Annie’s Project is part of a collaborative pilot program funded by the Risk Management Agency that is working to establish a pipeline of crop insurance agents and adjusters within the underserved communities; increasing the underserved representation of insurance agents and loss adjusters providing service to underserved producers.

To watch the event which was held April 4, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5L2GfOjiS5A
To watch the recording of the May 23 session and find out the answers to the questions posed above, click here: https://youtu.be/yJrIw9CuwOM

COFFEE SHOPS, PODCASTS AND WEBINARS

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Some of the following resources files have been provided by our sponsors.  Providing this information is not an endorsement by Annie’s Project – Education for Farm Women of any products or services.

BUSINESS PLANNING:

Farm Credit – One Page Business Plan (blank)
Farm Credit – One-Page Business Plan (filled in)
Farm Credit – One-Page Budget Development Plan (blank)
Farm Credit – One-Page Budget Development Plan (filled in)
Farm Credit – One-Page Project Cost Analysis (blank)
Farm Credit – One-Page Project Cost Analysis (filled in)
Nationwide – Business Planning for Farms and Ranches
Nationwide – Employer Owned Life Ins – Pension Protection Act
Nationwide – Keeping Good Employees
Nationwide – Split Dollar Plans Using Life Insurance
Nationwide – Buy-Sell Insurance
Nationwide – Key Person Insurance

ESTATE PLANNING:

Nationwide – Current Estate Planning for Farmers & Ranchers
Nationwide – Estate Planning Client Guide
Nationwide – Installment Sale to Grantor Trust
Nationwide – Make it easy on your loved ones – organize your important information
Nationwide – The Role of Trusts in Estate Planning
Nationwide – Turn Your Land into a Legacy – LAYL Worksheet

INSURANCE GUIDES:

A Shoppers Guide to Long-Term Care Insurance
Nationwide – Long Term Care Quick Reference Guide
Nationwide – Protecting What Matters – Life Insurance Quick Reference
Nationwide – Protecting What Matters Most – Life Insurance Quick Reference NFM-1130M3
Nationwide White Paper – What You Should Know When Choosing Long-Term Care with Life Insurance
Nationwide – The Challenges of Dealing with Elder Care and Long-term Care Conversations
Nationwide – Long Term Care Planning – Your 5-Minute Guide – Planning Your Future
Nationwide – Long Term Care Planning – Your 5-Minute Guide – Chinese
Nationwide – Long Term Care Planning – Your 5-Minute Guide – Spanish
Nationwide – Long Term Care Rider on Your No-Lapse Guarantee SUL II
Nationwide – Long Term Care Rider – Take Control of Your Future

MISCELLANEOUS:

Enterprise Budgets – OSU Agricultural Economics Extension
Farm Labor – OSU Agricultural Economics Extension
Financial Vocabulary

NATIONAL RISK MANAGEMENT LIBRARY:

University of Minnesota National Risk Management Library

RETIREMENT PLANNING:

Nationwide – What Will Your Retirement Look Like – Insurance Based Income Solution
Nationwide – Insurance Based Income Solution
Nationwide Retirement Institute – Health Care White Paper
Nationwide Retirement Institute – No Plan for Long-Term Care
Nationwide Retirement Institute – Social Security White Paper – How Working Affects Your Benefits
Nationwide Retirement Institute – Social Security Quick Reference Guide
Nationwide Retirement Institute – Health Care Costs in Retirement

TAXES:

Nationwide – Application of the new IRA 60-day rollover rules
Nationwide – Extended IRA Quick-Reference Guide
Nationwide – IRA Tax Guide
IRS Publication-575 for preparing 2022 returns
IRS Form 706 – Generation-Skipping Transfer  (revised Aug 2019)

TRANSITION PLANNING:

Farm Transitions – OSU Agricultural Economics Extension
Nationwide White Paper – The Discussion Families Can’t Afford Postponing – Long Term Care
Nationwide – 2019 Harvesting Family Harmony
Identifying and Managing Risk – LAYL
Nationwide – LAYL Planning Guide Workbook
Nationwide – Turn Your Land into a Legacy

VIDEO LINKS – LAND AS YOUR LEGACY:

Introducing Land as Your Legacy:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mR-cFIr4pMI
Preparing the Farm for Retirement:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyVldJ0N6DA
Transition Planning:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzTnYYQtxew