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To check out the study we mentioned in this episode, visit this link: Mental Health in Farming Communities - study by Dawn Garrett-Wright, Catherine Malin, and Susan JonesNot a farmer? Read this article, Finding the Common Ground: Understanding Your Community's Agriculture, from Penn State Extension
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Directed by Laura Siegel
Hosted by Linda Emanuel
Edited by Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices.com
Special Guests: Al Pedigo
Special thanks to Dr. Susan Jones for speaking with us about the study, and connecting us with Al Pedigo!

Content advisory: This episode covers some sensitive issues on mental health including discussion of suicide.
Check out the 19 minute documentary, Muckville, for free on Hudsy!Check out the USDA's Financial Resources for Farmers
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If you are interested in QPR training, visit: https://www.agrisafe.org/QPR/
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Directed by Laura Siegel
Hosted by Linda Emanuel
Edited by Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices.com
Special Guests: Chris Pawelski and Eve Pawelski

We are using the term "ergonomic technology" to encompass any tool (physical or digital) that enables someone to better accomplish their tasks, including assistive technology and wearable technology.
Resources:
Check out AgrAbility's Assistive Technology page for guidelines and resources fo assitive tech on the farmCheck out the New Technologies for Ag Extension websiteCheck out this list of mobile apps for agricultural safety and healthSearch this list of assistive tech funding resources for farmers and ranchers
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If you are interested in QPR training, visit: https://www.agrisafe.org/QPR/
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Directed by Laura Siegel
Hosted by Linda Emanuel
Edited by Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices.com
Special Guest: Dr. Aaron Yoder

Resources:
Find your local ag extension office – follow the link for your state and select the county that is closest to you! They are there to help you out, don’t hesitate to contact them with questions. - UofAAgricultural Youth Work Guidelines – many helpful guides for all types of ag work, including animal handling and relevant tasks. – NFMC & NCCRAHSNeedlestick Prevention resources – fact sheets, videos, and more about needlestick prevention. – UMASH Right from the Start – check out the outline for each topic for information on animal; topics cover beef cattle, dairy cattle, goats, sheep, swine, and horses - UTHCTSafe Livestock Handling Flyer and the Safe Livestock Handling Checklist – CS-CASH
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If you are interested in QPR training, visit: https://www.agrisafe.org/QPR/
Sign up for the AgriSafe newsletter: https://www.agrisafe.org/newsletter/
View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/
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Directed by Laura Siegel
Hosted by Linda Emanuel
Edited by Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices.com
Special Guest: Dr. Aaron Yoder

Check out the following sites:
CRT, Community Restorative Training, which is a culturally responsive stress reduction and mental wellness program, designed to support the Latino Community and its multicultural allies. It combines education with guided practices including breathing patterns, meditation and mindfulness techniques, and restorative movements. Rural Mind's comprehensive list of Mental Health ResourcesAgriSafe's Mental Health Resources and Webinars
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If you are interested in QPR training, visit: https://www.agrisafe.org/QPR/
Sign up for the AgriSafe newsletter: https://www.agrisafe.org/newsletter/
View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/
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Directed by Laura Siegel
Hosted by Linda Emanuel
Edited by Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices.com
Special Guest: Elena Velez

Heroes to Hives – based out of Michigan but it is nationalThe Farmer Veteran CoalitionHomegrown by HeroesFV FellowshipATERA IT resources for veteransNCAT Armed to Farm
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If you are interested in QPR training, visit: https://www.agrisafe.org/QPR/
Sign up for the AgriSafe newsletter: https://www.agrisafe.org/newsletter/
View upcoming webinars: https://www.agrisafe.org/events/
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Directed by Laura Siegel
Hosted by Linda Emanuel
Edited by Matt McKenney for ProPodcastingServices.com
Special Guest: Dr. Adam Ingrao