Project Type: Professional Development Program
Funds awarded in 2018: $72,714.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2020
Grant Recipient:
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Region: North Central
State: Minnesota
Project Coordinator:
Meg Moynihan
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Description:
"Down on the Farm: Supporting Farmers in Stressful Times" is a 3-hour workshop that teaches people who live and work in agricultural communities how to recognize and respond when they suspect a farmer or farm family member might need help. It can be offered in-person or online. The kit consists of 1) a PowerPoint slide set (ZIP) and 2) a Facilitator’s Guide (PDF) – you just add 3-4 people to make a delivery team. It’s free, and we encourage users to adapt and modify it for their own local area and audiences.
Type:
Course or Curriculum
Target audiences:
Farmers/Ranchers; Educators
This product is associated with the project "Trying Times: Tools to Understand and Alleviate Farm Stress"
Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.