OTTAWA Ill. – Farming is more than a job—it’s a way of life, and it comes with unique challenges that can impact both physical and mental health. Join the University of Illinois Extension on March 12, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the LaSalle County Farm Bureau (1691 N 31st Rd, Ottawa, IL 61350) for a free program designed to help agricultural producers and farm families build resilience and prioritize well-being.
During this two-hour session, participants will learn practical strategies to manage stress and maintain healthy eating habits during the busiest times of the year. Discover how to recognize signs of stress, apply simple techniques to reduce its impact, and explore easy, on-the-go nutrition tips that fit the realities of farm life.
Take time to invest in yourself and your health—you’ll leave with tools and resources to support a stronger, healthier future for you and your family. This session will feature presentations from local Nutrition & Wellness educator Susan Glassman and University of Illinois Farm and Ranch Stress project coordinator Stephanie Acevedo.
There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. Register online at go.illinois.edu/CultivatingWellness
If you need an accommodation to participate, please contact Emily Hansen at emhansen@illinois.edu or 815-224-0896. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.
University of Illinois Extension develops educational programs, extends knowledge, and builds partnerships to support people, communities, and their environments as part of the state's land-grant institution. Extension serves as the leading public outreach effort for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences in all 102 Illinois counties through a network of 27 multi-county units and over 700 staff statewide. Extension’s mission is responsive to eight strategic priorities — community, economy, environment, food and agriculture, health, partnerships, technology and discovery, and workforce excellence — that are served through six program areas — 4-H youth development, agriculture and agribusiness, community and economic development, family and consumer science, integrated health disparities, and natural resources, environment, and energy.