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December 2021 Newsletter
Welcome to the inaugural farm stress management newsletter, we are excited to offer this programming statewide to raise awareness, provide training, and share resources. 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. Thank you for joining and we wish you a safe and happy holiday season!
Maryland Farm Stress Management Webinars
The University of Maryland Extension Farm Stress Management Team is excited to announce an end of the year webinar series. Select from one or all of the webinars. They will begin at 9AM EST and last about an hour. The sessions are FREE, will be recorded and open to all!
- December 6, 9AM, From "But" to "Because" - recording https://youtu.be/IBY84dPSCCQ
- December 13, 9AM, Building Resilient Farms and Farm Families
- December 15, 9AM, Take Charge of Your Stress
- December 20, 9AM, Farm Finance Check Up
For descriptions of the webinars and to register visit:
https://www.eventbrite.com/.../maryland-farm-stress...
For more information on the program visit:
https://extension.umd.edu/.../inte.../farm-stress-management
*Funding provided through Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network
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.
Farm Stress Management in the News:
MDA, University of Maryland Announce Farm Stress Assistance Program - Program will promote physical, mental health in rural Maryland communities
“The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA), in partnership with the University of Maryland Extension (UME), today announced a new statewide Farm Stress Assistance program designed to provide physical and mental health resources to rural communities. The program is funded by a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). …..” Read more at https://extension.umd.edu/news-events/news/mda-university-maryland-announce-farm-stress-assistance-program
Meet the Team:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SyMg96eoytAGStFj2v2YqKfobSy0MV6-?usp=sharing
Videos of the Month:
As the holiday season approaches, often so does an influx of time spent with family, and changes in eating habits. To learn more about managing stress within these areas check out the videos below!
- Family Routines for Mental Health (Video length: 6:40 | May 5, 2021) : Maintaining routines in your household can help to improve the mental health and well-being of the children, and adults, at home. Learn about building routines and making them stick with Alex Chan, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialist
- Nutrition and Mental Health (Video length: 5:09 | May 6, 2021) : Learn about mindful eating habits and how they can benefit your mental health as well as your physical health, with nutrition educator Erin Jewell.
See us Here:
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Upcoming Events:
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01/13/2022
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10:00am - 2:00pm
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Carroll County Mid-Winter Agronomy Meeting
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Westminster, MD
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01/13/2022 - 01/14/2022
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all day
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Future Harvest Conference
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Virtual
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https://www.futureharvestcasa.org/conference/2021-conference
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01/14/2022 - 01/16/2022
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all day
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East Coast Commercial Fishing and Aquaculture Expo
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Ocean City, MD
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http://www.marylandwatermen.com/Trade-Show.html
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01/27/2022
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8:00am - 1:00pm
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Central MD Vegetable Growers Meeting
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Upperco, MD
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02/10/2022
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8:00am - 4:00pm
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Southern MD Veg & Fruit Meeting
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Brandywine, MD
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02/11/2021
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8:00am - 4:00pm
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Women in Ag Conference
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TBA
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02/15/2022
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9:00am - 3:00pm
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Harford County Agronomy Meeting
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Street, MD
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02/16/2022
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8:00am - 12:30pm
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Eastern Shore Vegetable Growers Meeting
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TBA
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02/23/2022
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8:30am - 3:30pm
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Tri-County County Agronomy Meeting
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Frederick, MD
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03/04/2022
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8:00am - 1:00pm
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Queen Anne's Agronomy Meeting
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Centreville, MD
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03/30/2022
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10:00am - 3:00pm
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Lower Shore Agronomy Meeting
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Princess Anne, MD
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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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