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MassGrownWellness to Host Free Farmer Stress & Mental Health Training in Topsfield on February 9th

This two-hour, in-person discussion and training is designed for farmers and those who support them. The training is part of the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR)’s MassGrownWellness (MGW) program.

Attendees will receive mental health resources developed by MDAR. The training will review critical skills needed to effectively engage farmers in the field. MDAR will explore how stressors impact farmers’ mental health and well-being, learn to recognize when a farmer or farm family are under stress, and understand how to start conversations about emotional well-being. MDAR also will discuss best practices for self-care, how to initiate strategies to connect people to support, and model de-escalation and active listening skills as effective tools for people who are not mental health professionals.

To register for the seminar, please visit: https://www.mass.gov/service-details/agricultural-community-mental-health-wellness-program-trainings

(Space is limited, and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis)

Date & Time

February 9, 2023

10:00AM - 12:00PM

Location

Topsfield Fairgrounds - 207 Boston St., Topsfield, MA, 01983 207 Boston St. Topsfield 01983 MA US

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