Health Plans proposal aims to fill coverage gaps
Farmers’ physical and mental health are often compromised by lack of health coverage. Farm Bureau seeks to establish Farm Bureau Health Plans.
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A great session on mental health conducted by Magistrate Teresa Liston was held at the Municipal Court, Cambridge. We were very pleased to learn there are many available resources within our county ready to help with mental health needs. Thank you to all of our presenters for their support.
Speakers included Bridget Barton, OSU Extension Behavior Field Specialist; Troy Beynon, Cedar Ridge Behavior Health; Wade Danser, Director of Allwell; and Cayle Hanes, Guernsey Health Choices.
To grow a network and gain perspective and knowledge in the industry through personal and professional development has been invaluable. Every day I learn and grow.
The issue of property taxation remains as one of the biggest challenges our members face today. Ensuring agricultural property is valued for its agricultural potential and not development is critical to the continued success of Ohio agriculture.
Farm Bureau is what really got the word out. It’s been one of their goals to get this done.
I could not have done it without the resources I have found through Farm Bureau.
Because we are younger farmers just starting out, Farm Bureau has a lot of good opportunities and resources to help us grow in the future.
Through the Select Partner program, we became educated in farm insurance and weren't just selling policies. It became more and more clear why farmers need an advocate like Ohio Farm Bureau.
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Jackson-Vinton Farm Bureau, Gallia-Vinton ESC host Rise and Renew Youth Retreat
The event focused on the nine dimensions of mental health.
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Small Acreage Livestock Seminar a success in Highland County
More seminars are currently in the planning stages, including programs on grass-fed livestock, pasture management, and calving.
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Farmer mental health: Overcoming the stigma and offering support
Overcoming this stigma falls upon the shoulders of family, friends, loved ones and the broader community—and it begins with open and honest communication.
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Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: What are Farmers Saying about Farm Stress?
What are the common stressors in Ohio agriculture and how is mental health perceived in rural Ohio? Plus, get details about the upcoming Buckeye Shepherd’s Symposium.
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Not caring for mental health is risky business
Mental health resources are available to farmers at farmstateofmind.org and the 988 national suicide and crisis hotline.
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Clinton County continues BetterHelp opportunity
Farm Bureau realizes that it’s been a rough couple of years between overreaching regulations, severe weather during planting/harvesting season, and…
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2024 Noble County Fair highlights
See the list of survey winners as well as photos from the fair and the Skillathon.
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Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: Farmer Mental Wellness Survey and Resources
Learn about a confidential mental wellness survey you can take to help your community and others like it, and find out about the 988 Lifeline and how it is being put to use across Ohio.
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Local safety training enhances agricultural workers’ well-being
The comprehensive training Feb. 16 covered general agricultural safety, employee health, and mental health well-being
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