Growing Through Uncertainty: Coping with Climate Stress in Specialty Crop Agriculture
This registration will open on 11/14/2026. Please come back at that time.
As we face the realities of ecological changes, many of us experience a range of emotions, from anxiety to sadness. This session will help you understand these feelings, recognize their signs, and explore effective coping strategies for specialty crop producers, homesteaders and small farmers.
Join trained climate grief facilitator and Horticulture Educator, Alexis R. Barnes, to learn how to support yourself and others in navigating three emotional challenges posed by our changing environment.
The program begins with a brief overview of ecological stress and grief and how that may impact producers. This includes a 30-minute presentation along with time to share with other attendees about climate impact strategies that have worked for you.
Tuesday, January 12 (5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m)
Join trained climate grief facilitator and Horticulture Educator, Alexis R. Barnes, to learn how to support yourself and others in navigating three emotional challenges posed by our changing environment.
The program begins with a brief overview of ecological stress and grief and how that may impact producers. This includes a 30-minute presentation along with time to share with other attendees about climate impact strategies that have worked for you.
Tuesday, January 12 (5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m)
- Virtual via Zoom (A Zoom link will be emailed closer to the program date)
University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact Alexis R. Barnes at 217-300-0643 or arbarnes@illinois.edu
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