You’re Invited to Mental Health Workshops for Agriculture Professionals

If you haven’t already signed up, make sure you join us for one of the remaining mental health workshops happening across the state throughout March and April! You’ll gain specific training on how to navigate mental health issues in the farm community. These workshops are ideal for ag professionals who are in contact with livestock producers. This might include:

• Lenders
• Ag agency personnel
• Nutritionists
• Inspectors and regulatory staff
• Veterinarians
• Educators
• Consultants
• Agronomists
• Other ag industry professionals or farm family members

The Center for Dairy Excellence, Center for Beef Excellence, Center for Poultry & Livestock, PA Beef Producers Working Group, and Penn State Extension Dairy and Livestock teams are partnering to host the workshops. The workshops are part of a Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture effort, funded by a USDA Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) Grant.

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Dates and Locations:

Two workshops were held at the beginning of March. Four additional workshops will be held across Pennsylvania throughout March and April. Click here to register for one of the following events.

Tuesday, March 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Greensburg
Hoss’s Steak and Sea House
1261 S. Main Street
Greensburg, PA 15601

Tuesday, March 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Lancaster
Lancaster County Farm and Home Center
1383 Arcadia Road
Lancaster, PA 17601

Tuesday, April 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Mercer

Mercer County Extension Office
463 North Perry Highway
Mercer, PA 16137

Tuesday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. –  Honesdale
Wayne County Extension Office
648 Park Street, Suite E.
Honesdale, PA 18431

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Topics Covered:

The events are free and include lunch. During each workshop, you will learn about:

• The stressors that are specific to the ag industry
• How to recognize signs of stress
• How to assess, approach, and offer assistance to farmers who are at risk

The variety of tools and resources available for farmers

Learn More About the Workshops