{"id":6449,"date":"2021-05-11T08:49:30","date_gmt":"2021-05-11T12:49:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agrability\/?p=6449"},"modified":"2021-05-11T08:49:30","modified_gmt":"2021-05-11T12:49:30","slug":"small-bites-social-sustainability-and-well-being","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agrability\/2021\/05\/11\/small-bites-social-sustainability-and-well-being\/","title":{"rendered":"Small Bites: Social Sustainability and Well-Being"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Authored by Coach Leslie Forstadt<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Small Bites are short, informational articles with practical ideas about stress reduction, improved communication, and farm and family well-being. They are written by coaches from UMaine Extension\u2019s Farm Coaching<\/a> team. Farm Coaches are available at no cost to work remotely with farmers and farm teams.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget your own health and well-being, and find ways to build in routines to take care of yourself. If you are finding that you are overwhelmed, or having a hard time doing the things you usually do, please talk to someone else. Ask for help for the farm, adapt as needed, and consider reaching out to a counselor or phone hotline.<\/p>\n

\"a<\/a>This video about social sustainability<\/a> includes ways to create equitable and fair systems for all farmers and why this is important for personal well-being.<\/p>\n

And this video focuses on stress<\/a> that farmers experience. Be aware of your own signals and connect with those around you in case others may be struggling and too proud or fearful to reach out.<\/p>\n

Supports for mental health and well-being:<\/p>\n