The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is set to change phone number starting July 16, 2022 to 988. On July 16, 2022, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1.800.273.8255) will transition to an easy-to-remember, 3-digit number (988). This represents an unprecedented opportunity to strengthen and expand the existing network of over 200 locally operated and funded crisis […]
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ME-FRSAN’s affiliate, the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network of the Northeast (FRSAN-NE) is now Cultivemos! Below you’ll find the text of their announcement in English then Spanish (italicized). Farm Stress and Wellness: Across the country, farming and ranching is one of the jobs with the highest suicide rates. Due to the unique barriers, issues, […]
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We’re joining the Northeast Farmers of Color Land Trust in announcing La Beca Braiding Seeds en Español. Please share this opportunity with the Beginning Spanish Speaker Farmers in your networks across the East Regions. La Beca Braiding Seeds en Español provides beginning farmers with resources, professional development in Spanish, and mentorship in Spanish to support […]
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The Somali Bantu Community Association (SBCA) just built a brand new wash station at their property in Wales! Kristina Kalolo, the Markets Manager for Liberation Farms at SBCA, shares more about the process: “Thanks to our many funding partners, including the Maine Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network, we were able to build a beautiful […]
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Did you know that May is Mental Health Awareness Month? The Maine Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network asked Cynthia Flores, Labor–Movement founder, what movement had to do with mental health. Here’s what she said: Movement health is tied to mental health. As a farmer or a person involved in labor occupations, it is […]
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Zoom – Orono, Maine Present: A. Beal; D. Bell; S. Belle; J. Bolton; K. Campbell; H. Carter; R. Causey; J. Ferrini-Mundy; J. Gray; M. Kilkelly; R. LaGarry; A. Lambke; J. Leahy; B. Malay; E. Mallory; D. Marean; N. McBrady; M. Meyerhans; J. Mills; D. Rowland; J.A. Smith; H. Spalding; T. Sullivan; J. Tapley; K. Woltemath […]
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Zoom – Orono, Maine Present: D. Bell; S. Belle; K. Campbell; H. Carter; R. Causey; J. Gray; M. Kilkelly; R. LaGarry; A. Lambke; J. Leahy; B. Malay; E. Mallory; D. Marean; M. Meyerhans; J. Pierson; W. Pluecker; D. Rowland; H. Spalding; J.A. Smith; T. Sullivan; J. Tapley; K. Woltemath Call to Order – Julie Ann […]
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Producers feel some frustration about the ability of the agricultural community to participate in meaningful discussion Ag industry would feel more like their voice was heard if there was time build into the agenda to ask questions of the college Find a way to discuss in person, maybe take a group excursion to an agricultural […]
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RMA Revises Dates for the Pasture, Rangeland and Forage and Apiculture Insurance Programs Agricultural producers will now have until December 1st to make coverage decisions and complete reporting activities for the Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage Pilot Insurance Program (PRF) and Apiculture Pilot Insurance Program (API). The USDA’s Risk Management Agency is making changes to these two […]
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The grant supporting the UMaine Extension Crop Insurance Education Program will be ending soon (8/31/21). While we hope that we may find support for this program in the future, we will be taking a break in providing services for the foreseeable future.
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