Mental Health First Aid Training
Event Details
Date
February 8, 2023
April 21, 2023
Time
8am - 5pm
Location
Herkimer County Community College & CCE Madison County
Host
NY FarmNet
1-800-547-3276
February 8: Herkimer County Community College, Robert McLaughlin College Center, Room 282, 100 Reservoir Rd, Herkimer, NY 13350. Register here. Registration due by February 1.
April 21: CCE Madison County, 100 Eaton St, Morrisville, NY 13408. Register here. Registration due by April 14.
Who: Farmers, agribusiness workers, and anyone who interacts with the agricultural community is encouraged to attend this free training (lunch included).
What: Just as CPR helps you assist an individual having a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid helps you assist someone experiencing a mental health or substance abuse related crisis. For more information click here.
Why: This course is being taught by instructors with a background in agriculture. Help us create a stronger level of support and acceptance around mental health challenges within the farming community.
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MeatSuite.com is a free resource provided by Cornell University where NY meat farmers can create a farm profile and list their bulk (wholes, halves, quarters) and bundled (i.e. Grilling Bundle) meat products.Why should farmers join?
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