Agrisafe Network, Inc.

Farmers and Ranchers Who May Be of the Greatest Need of Any Occupational Group Are Going Without Crucial Mental Health Services and Stress Assistance. the Agrisafe Network Mobilized Partners in the Southern Region of the United States to Form the Southern Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (s-frsan). Agrisafe Will Leverage the Strengths of the S-frsan to Establish a Clear Blueprint for Delivery of Stress Assistance Services Tailored to the Agricultural Population. AGRISAFE'S Total Farmer Health Philosophy Will Be the Basis by Which the Services Are Designed. AGRISAFE'S Total Farmer Health Campaign Embraces a Holistic Approach to Caring for the Agricultural Community by Focusing Not Only on the Occupational Hazards But Also Individual, Social and Mental Health Components That Could Impact ONE'S Health and Well-being.s-frsan Will Meet the Stated Programmatic Goals by Fulfilling These Important OBJECTIVES:1) Strategically Assess Innovations in Stress Assistance Especially Among Diverse Agricultural COMMUNITIES.2) Develop a S-frsan Website and Social Marketing Materials That Can Be Branded and Repurposed to Direct Farmers and Ranchers to Stress ASSISTANCE.3) Implement Organizational Changes That Can Result in a Higher Utilization of Mental Health Services and a Reduction in Barriers to Seeking CARE.4) Identify Partners and Service Providers Who Have the Competency to Deliver Stress Assistance to Farmers and RANCHERS.5) Offer Monthly Free Trainings to Rural Health Professionals and Community Influencers to Increase Their Competency in Caring for the Needs Faced by Farmers and RANCHERS.6) Complete Strategic Plan for Launch in Year Ii.