Register Now for NY FarmNet Webinars on Farmer Stress and Mental Health – First Session Starts Tonight!
A three-part webinar series presented by NY FarmNet will coincide with September’s Suicide Prevention Month and will provide vital information to New York Farm Bureau members on how to identify and address stress and talk about behavioral health.
The title of the series is, “You’re not too Tough: Talking about Mental Health in Agriculture,” and it will be presented by Kate Downes, NY FarmNet, LEAD Class 18 Fellow
From the series description, “Farmers and farm families are experiencing unprecedented levels of stress this year ranging from rocky commodity markets to navigating new safety regulations to managing children at home while supporting their education, all while balancing the daily grind of operating a farm. It’s easy to bury those thoughts, those emotions, when times are tough – they’re uncomfortable and unfamiliar. This three-part series will help break down those barriers of talking about and addressing mental health and wellness in the unique culture of agriculture.”
Each session will begin at 7 p.m, run approximately an hour long and will be held the first three weeks in September – Wednesday, Sept. 2, Wednesday, Sept. 9, and Wednesday, Sept. 16, respectively. Sessions will be conducted via Zoom, and will be stand-alone sessions, but have some tie in from previous webinars, to build on attendees’ knowledge base.
Register in advance for Sept. 2 meeting: “Let’s Talk About It”
Register in advance for Sept. 9 meeting: “Cultivating a Productive Mindset”
Register in advance for Sept. 16 meeting: Talk Saves Lives with Garra Lloyd-Lester, Director, NYS Suicide Prevention Community and Coalition Initiatives for the Suicide Prevention Center of NY
Learn About Workers’ Compensation
New York’s Workers’ Compensation Board oversees the state’s program and provides educational outreach for both workers and employers. There are upcoming, one-hour webinars designed to help both groups better understand workers’ compensation and their responsibilities. Register for webinars here.
Employer topics include:
- Who needs coverage and who does not need coverage
- How and when to report an injury or illness (including COVID-19)
- Considerations when hiring independent contractors, laborers, and domestic workers
- Lowering premiums
- Penalties and where to go for assistance with them
Worker topics include:
- Employees’ benefits under workers’ compensation
- How to file a claim
- How to get help with your claim if needed
- Information to be aware of regarding COVID-19 claims
