Wisconsin Farm Center Hosting Series of Question, Persuade, Refer Virtual Training Sessions
Monday, July 20th, 2020 -- 8:04 AM
(Wisconsin Ag Connection) -As part of its efforts to provide resources to help address farmer mental health wellness, the Wisconsin Farm Center is hosting a series of Question, Persuade, Refer virtual training sessions for agriculture service providers, farmers, and the agricultural community.QPR is an intervention method designed to help trainees identify and interrupt mental health crisis situations and direct individuals to proper care. The Farm Center, part of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, will host the first virtual session July 29. Five additional virtual sessions are scheduled this summer through early fall, which are being offered free of charge. "Farming is a complex occupation that requires agricultural producers to connect with a wide variety of different service providers such as business consultants, financial lenders, equipment dealers, animal health practitioners, and others," said Farm Center Director Jayne Krull.
She continued, "QPR training can help these providers learn how to recognize the warning signs of a mental health crisis in their interactions with farmers and refer them to resources so they can get the help they need." Participants are being asked to register for the training by going to: www.FarmCenter.wi.gov
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