Resources

Season 2 | Episode 1 | Farm Family Resource Initiative

Our first interview features Karen Stallman, who leads the Farm Family Resource Initiative for the Center for Rural Health and Social Service Development.

 

The video discusses the challenges faced by Illinois farm families, including mental health stressors, and the resources available through the Farm Family Resource Initiative. Here’s what you need to know. Challenges faced by Illinois...

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Season 2 | Episode 2 | Farm Rescue

Ever wondered who helps struggling family farms? Our second episode features Terry Johnston, a Development Officer at Farm Rescue.

In this video, Terry talked about typical scenarios where Farm Rescue offers assistance.

1:12 Health issues preventing farmers from completing essential tasks like planting, harvesting, or feeding livestock. Major disasters such as fires, floods, or tornadoes...

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Season 2 | Episode 3 | Ag in the Classroom

In this video, Kevin Daugherty, Education Director at Illinois Ag in the Classroom discussed the importance of staying informed about the evolving needs and challenges faced by teachers and students in agricultural education.

 

Here's what you can learn:

01:15 Overview of Kevin's role at Illinois Ag in the Classroom

03:45 Importance of Agricultural Education Programs

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