Ag Service Providers Training About Farm Stress
Farm stress management training will equip Agricultural Service Providers with skills and knowledge to support farm families in times of distress. This training will increase providers' ability to identify signs of distress, communicate with someone experiencing distress, and provide resources and tools to manage stress on the farm.
Example Curriculum
Stress Management
- Understanding the impact of stress on our bodies
- Confidence to identify signs and symptoms of stress
- Confidence communicating with someone with stress
Physical and Mental Health
- Understanding warning signs of suicide
- Promoting physical and mental health resources for farm families
Financial and Legal Resources
- Creating personal and farm finance goals
- Managing farm financial statements
- Promoting legal resources for farm families
- Negotiating contracts and debt management
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Below are online courses available through University of Maryland Extension, Agriculture and Food Systems Team.
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