Cooperative Extension: Agriculture

November 18: “Grief and Loss in Agriculture” virtually at 1 p.m. ET (12 p.m. CDT), hosted by The Rural Resiliency Project and the Cultivating Resiliency Program. Experiencing grief and loss as ag producers is an all-too-common experience. However, not all loss is recognized such as loss of the passing on of the legacy of the operation, loss […]

November 7th: “Cultivating Resiliency Coffee Chat” virtually at at 1 p.m. ET (12 p.m. CDT), hosted by The Rural Resiliency Project and the Cultivating Resiliency Program. We are in the thick of harvest and the nights are closing in. the hustle is on to prepare for the big “W”. Take a break and join us for an […]

November 7th: "Farm Stress Training for Agriculture Service Providers" virtually at 9:30 to 12:30am, hosted by the University of Maryland Extension. 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 […]

November 5-7: “Farmer to Farmer Conference”. MOFGA’s Farmer to Farmer Conference is known for its intimacy, in-depth treatment of topics and profound discussions. The conference offerings are based on the idea that farmers learn best from their peers and other practitioners. Conference speakers include prominent and accessible university faculty, extension educators and other agricultural professionals. Our unique […]

October 31: “24/7/365 – Women Juggling it all Resiliency Circle *anonymous circle*” virtually at 1 p.m. ET (12 p.m. CDT), hosted by The Rural Resiliency Project and the Cultivating Resiliency Program. Does it feel like you are on duty 24/7/365? You are the mistress of multi-tasking! Spinning plates, juggling balls you do it all. The Circle will […]

October 28: “The ‘F’ Word (Frost) and ‘S’ Word (Snow) – How to deal with the Winter Blues” virtually at 1 p.m. ET (12 p.m. CDT), hosted by The Rural Resiliency Project and the Cultivating Resiliency Program. This time of year, do you find yourself dreading the F word? (Frost)?  Not to mention the S word (Snow)?  […]

October 27: “Low Stress Marketing for Farmers” at 2 p.m. ET, hosted by National AgrAbility. While it seems like marketing is the least important part of your agriculture business: it should actually be at the forefront! Marketing should start before the seeds are planted and continue well-past harvesting, but it is not always easy to do and […]

Sunday, October 16th: “Safe Labor Movement Workshop” from 9-11 a.m. at Pine Root Farm in Steep Falls, Maine. The Safe Labor Movement Workshop covers better body mechanics and movement patterns in order to increase workforce productivity efficiency and help decrease workplace injuries. Time will be spent in an interactive atmosphere moving through four basic movement […]

October 13: “Build Resilience into Your Farm: Let Nature do the Heavy Lifting” at 2 p.m. ET, hosted by National AgrAbility. When we use regenerative practices, we are also using risk management techniques; these techniques will provide layers of protection in our operations through soil health, healthy plants, healthy livestock and nutrient dense foods for humans while […]

Sunday, October 9th: “Safe Labor Movement Workshop” from 9-11 a.m. at Triple Chick Farm on MDI in Town Hill, Maine. The Safe Labor Movement Workshop covers better body mechanics and movement patterns in order to increase workforce productivity efficiency and help decrease workplace injuries. Time will be spent in an interactive atmosphere moving through four […]

September 23: “Managing Stress on the Farm: Observe, Engage, Share Workshop” at 1 p.m., hosted by the University of Maryland Extension. Whether you are a farmer, family member, or service provider, you may be engaging with farmers who are under stress. This session will teach you the signs of stress, how to communicate with someone under stress, […]

September 20: “Putting Time and Distance Between Someone at Risk of Suicide and Lethal Means: An Overview of the CALM Workshop” at 2 p.m. CDT (1 p.m. ET), hosted by AgriSafe. Suicide is a leading cause of death in many communities and impacts hundreds of people. Creating mechanisms to put time and distance between someone struggling with a […]

September 15: “Managing Stress on the Farm” at 2 p.m. ET, hosted by National AgrAbility. This session introduces theory and strategies to increase farmers’ (occupational) stress awareness and develop stress resilience strategies. The first part of the workshop will provide a theoretical background of occupational stress, defining, assessing, and recognizing its symptoms and consequences. The second […]

September 14: "Starting Your Farm" at 5 p.m. ET, hosted by the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association. Finding a place and resources to farm can be a huge challenge. Whether you’re working as a farmhand, manager or apprentice, it is never too soon to consider your options. Maine’s field agent for Land For Good and […]

August 1: “24/7/365 Women Juggling it All Resiliency Circles” at 12p.m. CDT (1 p.m. ET), hosted by the Rural Resiliency Project. Does it feel like you are on duty 24/7/365? You are the mistress of multi-tasking! Spinning plates, juggling balls you do it all. The Circle will be an ongoing group that will allow women juggling […]

The workshop is Tuesday, August 30, 5-7 p.m., at Alan Day Community Garden in Unity. Free for individuals involved in farming, fishing, forestry or Indigenous food or medicine producers and communities associated with these fields of practice. The Safe Labor–Movement workshop covers body mechanics and foundational movement patterns that may help increase work productivity and efficiency […]

August 17: “24/7/365 Women Juggling it All Resiliency Circles” at 12p.m. CDT (1 p.m. ET), hosted by the Rural Resiliency Project. Does it feel like you are on duty 24/7/365? You are the mistress of multi-tasking! Spinning plates, juggling balls you do it all. The Circle will be an ongoing group that will allow women juggling it […]

The workshop is Tuesday, August 16, 5-7 p.m., at MOFGA's farm in Unity. Free for individuals involved in farming, fishing, forestry or Indigenous food or medicine producers and communities associated with these fields of practice. The Safe Labor–Movement workshop covers body mechanics and foundational movement patterns that may help increase work productivity and efficiency and […]

August 10: “Cultivating Resiliency Coffee Chats” at 12 p.m. CDT (1 p.m. ET), hosted by the Cultivating Resiliency Collaboration. Grab your iced coffee, tea or lemonade, take a break and join us for an opportunity to listen and share in our Cultivating Resiliency free online “Coffee Chat” group. This is an opportunity to share what is […]

August 5: “Farm Transition Resiliency Circles” at 12 p.m. CDT (1 p.m. ET), hosted by the Rural Resiliency Project. Are the people in your life making your transition challenging? Try our FREE Farm Transition Resiliency Circle to help you rise to the challenge. The Circle will be an ongoing group that will allow those experiencing or […]

August 4: “Farm Rescue – Helping Farm Families in Crisis ” at 2p.m. ET, hosted by National AgrAbility. Farm Rescue wants to get the information out to help family farms and ranches […]

July 21: “Becoming an Informed Champion and Collaborator with Behavioral Health” at 2 p.m. ET, hosted by National AgrAbility. This session will provide an overview of farmer mental health, given the current […]

July 14: “Farm Transition Resiliency Circles” at 12 p.m. CDT (1 p.m. ET), hosted by the Rural Resiliency Project. Are the people in your life making your transition challenging? Try our […]

July 13: “Cultivating Resiliency Coffee Chats” at 12 p.m. CDT (1 p.m. ET), hosted by the Cultivating Resiliency Collaboration. Grab your iced coffee, tea or lemonade, take a break and join […]

This (almost) one-hour "brown bag" series will meet from 1:00-1:55p.m. on April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, and end on June 6. The series will be offered via Zoom and is open to all service providers working in the agricultural sector. Attend one or all as your interest and schedule allow.