University of Maryland Extension Presents an Online Farm Stress Management Course
This online self-paced training is designed for Agriculture Service Providers to equip them with the skills and knowledge to support farms and farm families in times of distress. The training was developed by the University of Maryland Extension Farm Stress Management Team. The goals include: identify signs of distress, develop skills to communicate with those experiencing stress, and provide resources both locally and nationally. Financial and regulatory topics will also be discussed as they are often contributors to stress on the farm.
To access the course visit our online portal at https://umeagfs.teachable.com/p/farm-stress-management. For more information on the Farm Stress Management program visit go.umd.edu/farmfamily. The program is open to all and is funded through a grant with the Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program under sub award number ENE20-160-34268.
Farm Stress Training for Ag Service Providers
This session is targeted training for Agriculture Service Providers to equip them with the skills and knowledge to support farms and farm families in times of distress. This project 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. 5 hour certificate training, *Funded by Northeast SARE
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