Communicating with Farmers Under Stress Webinar

Penn State University Extension will host a webinar next month, Communicating with Farmers Under Stress, which is intended to help participants learn the signs of stress and how to help.  The webinar will take place on November 17th from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Pacific Time.

The webinar is designed for Ag industry professionals, loan officers, family members of farmers, and concerned citizens.  The session will cover how to communicate with and respond to farmers and their family members when they need assistance. The program will help build awareness of stressors affecting farmers and their families, recognize the signs and symptoms of anxiety and warning signs of suicide, and how to assess, approach, and assist farmers showing a change in their mental health.

PSU said the webinar is free, but participants must register before it starts to get the access link.

Visit Penn State Extension's Website for more information or to sign up.

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