Midwest Ag is continuing to grow through new programs, partnerships, and community initiatives designed to educate, connect, and strengthen agriculture and rural communities.​

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• Tell Us What It's Really Like – An ongoing Rural Community Listening Project that helps Midwest Ag understand the experiences, strengths, challenges, and priorities of the people who know agriculture best.

• Kitchen Table Talks – Small-group conversations where neighbors gather to share experiences, ideas, and practical solutions.

• Barn Raising Discussions – Bringing communities together to strengthen agriculture through collaboration, education, and local partnerships.

• Mental Health First Aid Training – Equipping community members to recognize, respond to, and support someone experiencing a mental health challenge.

• Farmer Wellness Days – Bringing together health, wellness, agricultural, and community resources in one convenient location.

• Community Film Screening – Hosting SHIFT: Do What Moves You from Tell MyStory, followed by a community conversation about resilience, hope, and mental well-being.

• Agricultural Leadership Workshops – Encouraging and developing the next generation of agricultural and rural community leaders.

• Community Story Series – Sharing authentic stories from farmers, farm families, and rural neighbors that inspire hope, understanding, and connection.

• Weathering the Storm - A series of financial well-being resources to help understand farm financial stress.

• Beyond the Barn - Exploring the everyday activities, hobbies, and connections that help people recharge, build resilience, and support their well-being—from gardens and chicken coops to front porches and community gatherings.

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