When introducing the activity, let participants know they will be working in small groups to address challenges faced by your case study characters. Using the case study stories, participants will share their first impressions and address the reflective questions developed for the case studies. Let the small groups have a few moments to read and react individually then proceed to discuss as a group. Ask each group to be prepared at the end of the time frame for one individual from their group to report a summary of the case study, two of the most pressing issues from their story and 2 -3 key ideas from each of the questions that they have discussed. If possible, display notes alongside each case study for participants to view during breaks. You can send the case studies and notes as part of a follow-up to your forum.
When introducing the activity, let participants know they will be working in small groups to address challenges faced by your case study characters. Using the case study stories, participants will share their first impressions and address the reflective questions developed for the case studies. Let the small groups have a few moments to read and react individually then proceed to discuss as a group. Ask each group to be prepared at the end of the time frame for one individual from their group to report a summary of the case study, two of the most pressing issues from their story and 2- 3 key ideas from each of the questions that they have discussed. If possible, display notes alongside each case study for participants to view during breaks by sharing the google doc links. You can send the case studies and notes as part of a follow-up to your forum.
Our Story – Stories Connect People
The issue focus of our forum included the relations between farm stressors, managing well- being and building farm, farm family and community resilience. Our case studies highlighted typical situations that farms, farm families and communities faced. We tried to provide details that highlighted the stressors but also showed how resourceful and resilient farm operators and their families are. And we hinted at gaps that could be addressed collaboratively by communities. We purposely assigned people from different Community Capitals sectors to each breakout group to ensure that different perspectives could be shared. This allowed people to learn from each other as they discussed the case study stories. The questions we posed for discussion encouraged participants to think about the case study situation in a way that would encourage their own learning as well as the identification of resources they, or their organization, might bring to create stronger farms and communities.
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