SPOTLIGHT: Andrea Bjornestad discusses farmer suicides in SD
CHS Funding for Farmer Health and Well-being
Farmers and ranchers are often at the mercy of factors beyond their control — and that unpredictability can take a toll. CHS is undertaking a special funding opportunity to support organizations helping farmers and ranchers navigate the uncertainties and stresses of ag production in challenging weather and economic situations.
Application deadline is July 8, 2019.
Agritourism Survey at the MN State Fair
This Little (farm safety) Light of Mine
HICAHS Pilot Grants Program
HICAHS is seeking proposals for awards up to $25,000 for the project period October 2019 – August 2020.
The High Plains Intermountain Center for Agricultural Health and Safety (HICAHS) Pilot Grants program funds innovative research projects that promote health and safety in the agriculture, forestry, and fishing industries. Extra consideration is given to projects that directly impact the HICAHS region, which includes Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming.
Projects in this cycle will be funded at a level up to $25,000 (including 8% indirect costs) for a ~10 month project duration, with an estimated project start date of October 1-15, 2019. All project monies must be spent by August 15, 2020.
Application deadline is July 31, 2019.

UMASH Success Story: Stress and Mental Health

UMASH Success Story: Farm Safety Check
