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In the effort to address stressors and reduce stress among farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers, trainings are an important piece of the puzzle— from making use of existing trainings by service providers who work with farmers to creating trainings to be used directly with farm families.
When it comes to farm stress, resources and trainings go hand in hand. Whereas the resources offer a tangible means of relieving a stressor in the form of loans, legal assistance, or equipment repair, trainings focus on awareness of and coping with stress.
Many of our partners across the region use QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) and MHFA (Mental Health First Aid) training with various audiences who interact with the agricultural community—and they also offer “train the trainer” trainings to extend the impact of these vital programs. Other partners have developed direct programs that are meant to be used directly with the farming population.
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