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Developing communication skills to improve relationships will be the focus of a two-part virtual workshop hosted by Nebraska Extension's Women in Agriculture program in June.

The workshop, "Tools for Effective Communication: Allowing You to Enhance Your Relationship with Yourself and Others," will hold its first session from 1 to 3 p.m., on June 2. The second session is scheduled for 1 to 2 p.m., on June 30.

It will be facilitated by Ashley Machado, a mental health consultant who works primarily with agricultural professionals and their families. She will offer tips and tools for effective communication and listening. The workshop will cover how to respond instead of react, and what it means to improve communication skills with, not only the most important people in your life, but with the people around you as well.

The workshop will be held via Zoom. Registration is can be completed on the Nebraska Women in Agriculture website, https://wia.unl.edu.