Stress factors are high in agriculture. Farmers and ranchers face financial problems, price and marketing uncertainties, farm transfer issues, production challenges, family tension, and more.
"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.
The workshop can be offered in-person or online by teams of three to four people. We encourage teams to adapt the materials for their own local area.
The Down on the Farm Training Kit is free and includes a Facilitator's Guide and a PowerPoint slide deck you can modify based on your audience.
These materials were developed by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and the AgCentric Northern Center of Agricultural Excellence at Central Lakes College, with input from other partners, and financial support from North Central SARE.
To request the kit, contact Meg Moynihan, meg.moynihan@state.mn.us.
