Managing Farm Stress: Workshops and Resources

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Courtesy Release

This is being sent as a courtesy to our subscribers. The following resources discuss managing stress and mental health on the farm. 

Virtual Workshop

MOFGA Farmer to Farmer in the Field: Dealing with Stress 
Tuesday, May 12, 5 pm - 6 pm

Event sign up

This meeting is free and hosted on Zoom. All farmers, farm staff and those who serve agriculture are welcome. 

Event description: One-hour session with farmers. A brief presentation followed by group conversations in breakout rooms, with discussion about stress and coping strategies. 
MOFGA staff and the following farm coaches will lead the workshop:

  • Karen Groat is Director of Family and Community Mediation.
  • Leslie Forstadt is the Human Development Specialist with UMaine Cooperative Extension, Director of the Maine Agricultural Mediation Program.
  • Polly Shyka co-owns and operates Villageside Farm.

Webinar

Stress, Resilience, and Resources for Farmers 
Wednesday, May 20, 1 pm - 2 pm

Event sign up

This meeting is free and hosted on Zoom. All farmers, farm staff and those who serve agriculture are welcome. 

Event description: One-hour presentation by Leslie Forstadt, Maine Agricultural Mediation Program. Topics will cover stress management, building resilience, and available resources to meet farmers’ needs during this ever-changing time.

PennState Cooperative Extension Stress Management Tools

This information was shared by PennState Extension, as part of their current Women in Agritourism Risk Management Webinar Series. Learn more online.  

The resources about stress management were presented and shared for the benefit of farmers by Suzanna Windon, PH.D.

Maine Agricultural Mediation Services Offers Assistance

In this time of the COVID-19 outbreak, farmers and families are facing acute stress and immediate decision making. If the Maine Agricultural Mediation Program can be of any assistance, please contact us by phone, 207.581.3487 or email, maineagmediation@maine.edu or by completing this form. 

Additional resources shared from the Ag Mediation website: