UMASH Co-Director, Jeff Bender was a presenter on a November 28, 2018 webinar hosted by the National Pork Board and the National Hog Farmer.
A Center of Excellence Dedicated to
Agricultural Health and Safety in the Upper Midwest.
Cultivating Resiliency
for Women in Agriculture
Raising awareness of farm stress is important, but offering tools to help weather the stress is critical.
This new interactive online series sets out to help women in agriculture cultivate resiliency by focusing on what they can control in these challenging times and connect them with resources and information that can help them weather stress.
Series one will consist of six interactive sessions that will be 90 minutes in length and include a topic for discussion and then an interactive Q & A period. Sessions are free but require online pre-registration.
FIRST SESSION: FRIDAY, DEC 14 @ 12 noon CST
Farm and Rural Helpline
Available 24/7
Farmers and rural communities face unique stresses and emotional situations, including financial challenges, unpredictable weather, physically demanding work, and more.
Farm & Rural Helpline
833-600-2670 (toll free)
The helpline is available to Minnesota farmers, rural residents, and anyone unsure of what to do about family or friends who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, or a mental health crisis.
Free, confidential, and open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
FEATURED TOPICS
Research
Education
Prevention
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