FARM AND RANCH STRESS ASSISTANCE NETWORK BRIDGE B

Goal 1: Enhance a diverse, regionally representative network of member organizations.Objective: To have a strengthened network with increased engagement from southern region states and territories who have had limited involvement in the network to date.Goal 2: Maintain a clearinghouse of farmer assistance programs in the region.Objective: Incease accessibility and engagement by Extension and farmers in the southern region with the SAgE website resources.Goal 3: Educate individuals/teams about FRSAN activities and how they can access and use existing resources and programs in their work with agricultural workers and communities under stress.Objective: Increase awareness and engagement with hotline and website resources by Extension and farmers in the region.Goal 4: Provide a range of services referenced in the legislative authorities.Objective: Address farmer stressors through services such as the hotline, website with a list of resources, translation and application of research findings, and expansion of peer support networks.