February 21, 2026
Jerseyville, IL
Details
This isn’t just another conference—it’s a day built for YOU! Join us for Rural Women Rising, where you’ll find fresh ideas to make life easier, inspiration to keep you motivated, and real strategies for managing stress. Come connect, laugh, learn, and leave feeling recharged. You don’t want to miss it!
Keynote Speaker
Deanne Frieders
Deanne Frieders is a small town girl turned Midwest farm wife who traded conference calls for cattle gates and corporate dinners for field meals. As the creator of This Farm Girl Cooks, she helps farm families answer the question, “What’s for dinner?”—even in the middle of harvest season chaos.
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Through her food blog, meal planning tools, and speaking engagements, Deanne has built a thriving community of rural women who are ready to ditch the overwhelm and reconnect with what really matters. Her story is one of adaptation, resilience, and finding beauty in the in-between—between modern life and slow living, between family duty and personal purpose.
What's Included
Access to 4 Inspiring Sessions​
Free Conference T-Shirt
"Managing Stress" Panel Discussion
Keynote Speaker Session
Local Business
Vendor Fair
Networking & Connections
Lunch & Snacks Provided
Learn Tools That Will Change Your Life
Breakout Speakers
Samantha Stackpole
Chiropractor &
Holistic Health Practitioner
Session Theme: Wellness Care
Lauren Sprung
Vice President, Grain Supply Chain at Regenified
Session Theme: Work Life Balance
Stress Management Panel
Join us for an empowering panel on managing stress and prioritizing wellness. Hear from women who bring unique perspectives and tools to the table—from an herbalist and yoga practitioner, to two estheticians focused on self-care, and a wellness professional offering IV drips and vitamin shots. Together, they’ll share practical ways to reduce stress, restore balance, and invest in your overall well-being.
Event Details
Address
Jerseyville Methodist Church
1200 S. Liberty St.
Jerseyville, IL 62052
Contact
Jersey County Farm Bureau
618-498-9576
Schedule
Registration
8:00 am – 9:00 am
Conference
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Vendor Fair
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Sponsors
