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June  2022 Newsletter:

Our team will be participating in agriculture meetings around the state and at annual conferences, so stop in and say HI. If you have questions or suggestions please reach out as this is a new program for UME. 

 

Come See Us at the Delmarva Chicken Association 

2nd Annual Booster BBQ- Wednesday, June 22

Quillen Arena, Harrington DE- 4-8pm

Farm Stress Management Workshop for Agriculture Service Providers

This workshop is designed for Agriculture Service Providers to equip them with the skills and knowledge to support farms and farm families in times of distress. The University of Maryland Extension Farm Stress Management Team will train service providers to identify signs of distress, develop skills to communicate with those experiencing stress and provide resources both locally and nationally. Financial and regulatory topics will also be discussed as they are often contributors to stress on the farm.

Upcoming Trainings


Culture of Farming (3-part series)

Dates: June 22, June 29, July 6 (Wednesdays) | 10 AM - 11:30 AM | Cost: Free

Location: Virtual

Target Audience: Medical, Mental Health Providers, Social Workers

Registration: https://umd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0udOigrTIpGdX4GDldcyn1cJJ__pYrteCG

This three-part webinar series is designed to increase participants’ familiarity with the unique characteristics, nature, and culture of farmers, farming, and their communities. The series will build confidence in applying what you’ve learned to your resource building, outreach, and network development to better serve the farming population.

Cultivating Conservation for Maryland and Delaware's Small and Historically Underserved Farmers

Federal programs can be complex to navigate, especially for beginning farmers or individuals who have not established a relationship with the sponsoring agency. “Cultivating Conservation for Maryland and Delaware’s Small and Historically Underserved Farmers” will target historically underserved groups to increase their knowledge of conservation practices and programs. The course will cover an overview of conservation practices, available conservation programs provided by Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) and other agencies, understanding of application processes, eligibility, and contractual agreements, and how conservation projects can fit into an overall farm plan.

The University of Maryland Extension and Agriculture Law Education Initiative team, in cooperation with University of Delaware Extension, Maryland and Delaware NRCS, and Soil Conservation District field offices, will deliver education and outreach through classroom and hands-on experiences and tours of conservation offices. The program will provide six hours of classroom instruction and will occur during evenings or weekends. It is free and open to anyone interested in adopting conservation practices on their farm.

Southern Maryland

Address: Charles Soil Conservation District Office, 4200 Gardiner Rd, Waldorf, MD 20601

Dates: June 9 and 30, 2022  |  Thursday's

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Dinner provided

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cultivating-conservation-workshop-series-tickets-231786919917 


 

Previous Trainings: OES  Training May 24th in Bowie:

Shannon Dill’s presentation about farm stressors.
Dr. Alex Chan’s presentation about mental health.
Emily Zobel’s presentation about suicide prevention.

Webinars

Wednesday Webinar: When Self-Help Isn't Enough

Date: July 13, 2022  | Wednesday

Time: 12 noon to 1:30 p.m.  | Cost: Free

Location: Online webinar

Description: This presentation is designed to reduce avoidable delays in receiving appropriate mental health care. In this session that is tailored for members of the agricultural community, participants will learn to identify and address the internal roadblocks one may experience when making the decision to seek professional assistance with mental health issues.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2022-wednesday-webinars-tickets-170324907383

Maryland Day

Saturday April 30 was the triumphant return of Maryland Day to the College Park for a campus-wide celebration of learning. Our Farm Stress Management team connected with hundreds of attendees to spread awareness about our program. We passed out information and giveaways and hosted a popular bead bracelet activity incorporating mindfulness for the kids. 

Mental Health Awareness Month Recap

May was Mental Health Awareness Month. Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. During the month of May UME raised awareness about mental health by fighting stigma, providing support, educating the public and advocating for policies that support people with mental illness and their families.

 

Our team provided multiple blog posts on various mental health topics on the UME Breathing Room blog. 

 

It Takes a Village: Building Up Maryland’s Agricultural Community : Dr. Alexander Chan

 

Resilience - Rooted in the Land : Dr. Bonnie Braun 

 

Breaking the Stigma Around Mental Health : Alla Tafaghodi

Free Therapy Services for Farm Families

Who We Are

 The University of Maryland Extension Farm Stress Management Team provides education and outreach on topics related to mental and physical wellness for farmers, families, and communities. Specifically, we focus on developing resources to alleviate stressors driven by financial, legal, or mental health issues.

Meet the Team

https://extension.umd.edu/programs/agriculture-food-systems/program-areas/integrated-programs/farm-stress-management/about

Videos of the Month

Breakup with Burnout

Video length: 7:39  |  Date: May 3, 2021

Speaker: Dhruti Patel, Extension Educator

Description: Learn about ways to combat burnout in this video from Family and Consumer Sciences senior agent Dhruti Patel. Watch video


Stress and Children

Video length: 5:22  |  Date: May 5, 2021  

Speaker: Amy Rhodes, 4-H Extension educator

Description: Amy Rhodes, senior 4-H educator, explains how children experience stress, and provides tips on helping kids through stressful times. Watch video

Avian Influenza Resources

In response to the multiple cases of High Path Avian Influenza (HPAI) on farms in Maryland and Delaware we have compiled the following resources.

 
 

COVID-19 Resources

https://extension.umd.edu/programs/agriculture-food-systems/program-areas/integrated-programs/farm-stress-management/covid-19-resources 

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