SDSU Extension is bringing two different types of farm stress workshops to the state.

Communicating with Farmers Under Stress: Join a multi-disciplinary team of SDSU Extension experts to explore the subject of farm stress, a subject that’s affecting the lives of many South Dakota farmers and their families. The primary audience for this workshop includes professionals who work with or support farmers and farm families, such as inspectors, financial advisers and those associated with farm service type agencies.  This workshop will be held on April 15 in Aberdeen, Sioux Falls, Pierre and Rapid City and on May 23 in Lemmon, Winner, Watertown and Mitchell from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. CDT.  The cost to attend is $30, and lunch will be provided. Register for an April 15 location. Register for a May 23 location. 

Weathering the Storm in Agriculture: How to Cultivate a Productive Mindset: This workshop is specific to farmers, ranchers and their families to help all members of the farm family understand the signs and symptoms of chronic stress and how to handle stress for a more productive mindset on the farm. This workshop will be offered on April 15 in Aberdeen, Sioux Falls, Pierre and Rapid City and on May 23 in Lemmon, Winner, Watertown and Mitchell from 6:30 to 8 p.m. CDT.  This workshop is free, and an evening meal along with youth programming will be provided. Register for an April 15 location. Register for a May 23 location. 

If a business is interested in having SDSU Extension come to present the Communicating with Farmers Under Stress Workshop to professionals and/or board members that work directly with farmers and farm families, contact Krista Ehlert to discuss specific needs, dates and the fee structure for providing the workshop.