701-566-9300Emotional Health Resources for Farm and Ranch Stress
During Mental Health Month in May, the American Soybean Association (ASA) launched a proactive communications campaign to combat #FarmStress and offer #SoyHelp. Below are North Dakota specific resources along with ASA resources as well:hi
During Mental Health Month in May, the American Soybean Association (ASA) launched a proactive communications campaign to combat #FarmStress and offer #SoyHelp. Below are North Dakota specific resources along with ASA resources as well:
#SoyHelp Offered to Overcome Farm Stress
The American Soybean Association (ASA) COVID-19 Task Force conducted a survey in April regarding the effects of COVID-19 on soy growers, their operations, employees and families. Stress reported by the 86 farmer respondents from across the soy-producing states was high. ASA, state soybean affiliates and the United Soybean Board (USB) want to help.hi
The American Soybean Association (ASA) COVID-19 Task Force conducted a survey in April regarding the effects of COVID-19 on soy growers, their operations, employees and families. Stress reported by the 86 farmer respondents from across the soy-producing states was high. ASA, state soybean affiliates and the United Soybean Board (USB) want to help.
Application available for economic injury disaster loans and grants
Applications for the Small Business Administration’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance programs are now available for agricultural businesses with 500 or fewer employees. The programs will provide low-interest loans up to $2 million and grants up to $10,000. https://covid19relief.sba.gov/hi
Applications for the Small Business Administration’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance programs are now available for agricultural businesses with 500 or fewer employees. The programs will provide low-interest loans up to $2 million and grants up to $10,000.
https://covid19relief.sba.gov/
No-cost counseling services available to farm, ranch families
When the stresses of agriculture seem too great, farmers don’t have to go it alone. Caring and confidential counseling sessions are available to farmers, ranchers and members of their households. Jamestown Regional Medical Center collaborated with The Village Business Institute to offer web-based counseling at no cost to the agricultural community. The program is called Agricultural Workforce Assistance […]hi
When the stresses of agriculture seem too great, farmers don’t have to go it alone. Caring and confidential counseling sessions are available to farmers, ranchers and members of their households.
Jamestown Regional Medical Center collaborated with The Village Business Institute to offer web-based counseling at no cost to the agricultural community. The program is called...
House Passes $484 Billion C-19 Relief Package
Yesterday evening, the House passed the latest $484 billion C-19 relief package aimed at small businesses and hospitals. The fourth coronavirus relief bill so far, it had overwhelming bipartisan support, passing through the House with 388-5 approval.hi
Yesterday evening, the House passed the latest $484 billion C-19 relief package aimed at small businesses and hospitals. The fourth coronavirus relief bill so far, it had overwhelming bipartisan support, passing through the House with 388-5 approval.
Guidance for AG-Related Businesses to Ensure Continuation of the Food Supply Chain
Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has issued guidance for ag-related businesses to ensure continuation of the food supply chain, while maintaining a healthy workforce. https://www.nd.gov/ndda/news/guidance-offered-ag-related-businesseshi
Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has issued guidance for ag-related businesses to ensure continuation of the food supply chain, while maintaining a healthy workforce.
https://www.nd.gov/ndda/news/guidance-offered-ag-related-businesses
Farm and Ranch Stress Resources
Stress levels are high among America’s soybean farmers, so much so that the terms “stress,” “anxiety,” and “concerns over mental health” were used dozens of times in an informal survey released this week by the American Soybean Association (ASA). The survey was an initiative of the ASA COVID-19 Task Force, a 12-person group formed in March consisting of ASA board members and senior staff, state affiliate leaders, and a representative from sister soybean organizations United Soybean Board (USB) and U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC). It was sent to approximately 140 farmer leaders serving on the boards of ASA, USB and USSEC, with 60% of those persons participating. In many cases, as with feeling stressed and the need for improved internet access in rural America, the consensus was clear.hi
Stress levels are high among America’s soybean farmers, so much so that the terms “stress,” “anxiety,” and “concerns over mental health” were used dozens of times in an informal survey released this week by the American Soybean Association (ASA).
The survey was an initiative of the ASA COVID-19 Task Force, a 12-person group formed in March consisting of ASA board members and senior staff,...
USDA announces Coronavirus food assistance program.
https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2020/04/17/usda-announces-coronavirus-food-assistance-programhi
https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2020/04/17/usda-announces-coronavirus-food-assistance-program
The COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has unveiled a one-stop-shop of federal programs that can be used by rural communities, organizations and individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.hi
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has unveiled a one-stop-shop of federal programs that can be used by rural communities, organizations and individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The private pesticide certification deadline has been extended
The private pesticide certification deadline has been extended. https://www.nd.gov/ndda/news/pesticide-certification-deadline-extended?fbclid=IwAR0tmrIikylFgI_sujbLvkHSEXZs_Cn69fGNPkR4dtrYIoXqGE_r8EldGakhi
The private pesticide certification deadline has been extended.
https://www.nd.gov/ndda/news/pesticide-certification-deadline-extended?fbclid=IwAR0tmrIikylFgI_sujbLvkHSEXZs_Cn69fGNPkR4dtrYIoXqGE_r8EldGak