AGRI-New Markets Program Advisory Team Spring Meeting
Starts:
Wed, 06/19/2019 - 9:00 am
Ends:
Wed, 06/19/2019 - 12:00 pm
Location:
Minnesota Department of Agriculture625 Robert Street North
St. Paul, MN 55155
MDA is a:
Sponsor
44.9535887, -93.0978586
Details:
Who: Minnesota food company founders and other food business development ecosystem participants are invited. RSVP with Brian Erickson.
Purpose: Discuss AGRI-NMP program results and future plans, export and value added grant opportunities, guest presentations on product packaging and copacking, and more.
Where: Room B-149.
Supporting Farm Youth through Understanding and Intervention - Willmar
Starts:
Mon, 07/22/2019 - 9:00 am
Ends:
Mon, 07/22/2019 - 12:00 pm
Location:
Ridgewater College2101 15th Ave NW
Willmar, MN 56201
MDA is a:
Sponsor
Details:
The farm economy of the last few years has been difficult and destructive for farm families. The downturn doesn’t just affect the financial and emotional well-being of farm and ranch owners; it also impacts their children. This free, 3-hour workshop provides an overview of the stressors unique to growing up on a farm and equips attendees to support adolescents in stress.
Who should attend? Teachers, school counselors, school administrators, 4-H leaders, FFA advisers, youth pastors, social workers, mental health professionals, health care professionals, and others who work with farm youth.
Continuing education credits (CEUs): The MN Board of Social Work and MN Board of Behavioral Health & Therapy are reviewing this course for three CEUs. Teachers, clergy, and other professionals may be able to self-certify. All participants will receive a certificate of completion.
This workshop is offered by the MDA with financial support from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture through North Central SARE.
Supporting Farm Youth through Understanding and Intervention - Detroit Lakes
Starts:
Thu, 07/25/2019 - 9:00 am
Ends:
Thu, 07/25/2019 - 12:00 pm
Location:
Minnesota State Community & Technical College900 Hwy 34 E
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
MDA is a:
Sponsor
Details:
The farm economy of the last few years has been difficult and destructive for farm families. The downturn doesn’t just affect the financial and emotional well-being of farm and ranch owners; it also impacts their children. This free, 3-hour workshop provides an overview of the stressors unique to growing up on a farm and equips attendees to support adolescents in stress.
Who should attend? Teachers, school counselors, school administrators, 4-H leaders, FFA advisers, youth pastors, social workers, mental health professionals, health care professionals, and others who work with farm youth.
Continuing education credits (CEUs): The MN Board of Social Work and MN Board of Behavioral Health & Therapy are reviewing this course for three CEUs. Teachers, clergy, and other professionals may be able to self-certify. All participants will receive a certificate of completion.
This workshop is offered by the MDA with financial support from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture through North Central SARE.
