AgCulture Training – OCTOBER
Ag Literacy Workshop for Idaho Healthcare Professionals
Do you provide mental or physical health care services to rural Idaho communities? Are you interested in learning to better serve farmers and ranchers?
Stress on the farm and mental health among agriculture workers is a growing concern in Idaho. Join the Idaho Farm and Ranch Center and Do More Ag Foundation for an agriculture literacy training.
Workshop Outline –
Prework
- The basics of agriculture and State of Mental Health in Agriculture
Module 1
- Introduction to the Agriculture Industry
- Unique Stressors of Ag
- Stigma
- Statistics of Mental Illness in Agriculture
Module 2
- Building the Therapeutic Relationship
- Understanding Terminology
- Understanding the State of the Industry
- Acknowledging the Extent of Ag Experience
Module 3
- Strategies for Practical Application
- Understanding Personas
- Appearing Relatable
- Recommending Strategies that are Practical for Farmers
- Effects of Chronic Stress in Farming
- Farm-based-Therapy Options
- Stereotypes
Module 4
- How Self Care is Different for a Producer
- Faith & Heritage
- Immediate Practical Interventions for Stress
- Addressing Guilt
- Family
The Idaho Farm and Ranch Center partnered with the Do More Ag Foundation to provide this workshop to Idaho healthcare professionals. The Do More Ag Foundation is based in Canada where they collaborate with producers and industry members to address the state of mental health in agriculture. Learn more about the Do More Ag Foundation here.
Registration is due Thursday, October 6th!
Questions? Email our the Farm and Ranch Center at frc@isda.idaho.gov.