Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network-North Carolina

10/15/2026

Have you ever wondered how you can best support those around you during a crisis, emergency, or traumatic event?

Join us on October 20th at 1 pm for Psychological First Aid: Listen, Protect, and Connect (LPC), a FREE training designed to help you recognize signs of distress, provide meaningful support, and connect individuals with appropriate resources when needed.

This training offers practical tools and strategies for supporting individuals experiencing high-stress situations, including family crises, emergencies, natural disasters, and other traumatic events. Participants will also learn ways to promote recovery, encourage healthy coping, and build resilience within our agricultural communities.

Register for our next course at www.ncfarmstress.org/training

10/13/2026

We are just one week away from our International Year of the Woman Farmer Celebration on October 19th at the NC State Fair!

Reserve your seat at https://IYOWF.eventbrite.com

Join us for an evening celebrating the incredible women who help shape North Carolina agriculture! We'll hear from a panel of women farmers who will share their stories, experiences, and perspectives on life in agriculture. Beyond the panel, there will be plenty of opportunities to connect with others, enjoy refreshments, capture some fun memories at our photobooth, and celebrate the contributions of women in agriculture!

Doors open at 5:00 PM, with the event running from 5:30–7:00 PM.

We hope you'll join us for this special evening! Registration is free, but an NC State Fair admission ticket is required.

Reserve your seat at https://IYOWF.eventbrite.com

10/01/2026

Join us at the N.C. State Fair to celebrate the International Year of the Woman Farmer! Register at https://IYOWF.eventbrite.com

On October 19, the NC Agromedicine Institute is bringing together women farmers, agricultural professionals, industry partners, and others from across the state for an evening recognizing the women who help shape North Carolina agriculture.

The evening will feature a panel discussion with women active in North Carolina agriculture, along with opportunities to connect with others, enjoy food and refreshments, and to highlight the many ways women contribute to our farms, families, communities, and the agricultural industry.

📅 October 19, 2026
🕔 5:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 N.C. State Fair Hospitality Tent

Registration is free! A valid N.C. State Fair admission ticket is required to enter the fairgrounds.

As a special thank-you, the first 100 people to register and check in at the event will also receive an appreciation gift!

Register at https://IYOWF.eventbrite.com

Make plans to join us and be part of the celebration!

09/22/2026

A good reminder during National Farm Safety and Health Week that taking care of yourself is just as important as taking care of the farm.

Check in on the farmers in your life. And if you or someone you know could use a little extra support, the NC Agromedicine Institute’s Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network-North Carolina has resources available for North Carolina’s agricultural community at www.ncfarmstress.org.

09/21/2026

09/18/2026

Free ASIST training opportunity next week!

Build your skills to recognize and respond to someone experiencing thoughts of su***de. Check out the information below for details and registration!

Applied Su***de Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is one of the world's leading su***de intervention models, teaching participants to provide a skilled intervention and develop a collaborative safety plan to keep someone safe and alive. Join us next week for a free two-day workshop to learn the ASIST framework and maybe someday help save a life. Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=owBqwQlWwEeywnLYY140IxElO0a3RnBJlXsfo__spgdUM0VMSkpZMjdXN0lKNVkyTUo0VkRIQUlVNi4u&route=shorturl

09/17/2026

Registration is now open for North Carolina’s International Year of the Woman Farmer Celebration!

Join the NC Agromedicine Institute on October 19 at the N.C. State Fair for an evening celebrating the women who help shape North Carolina agriculture. The event will feature a panel discussion with women active across the state’s agricultural industry, networking opportunities, food and refreshments, and time to connect with others from across North Carolina agriculture.

Register here: https://IYOWF.eventbrite.com

📅 October 19, 2026
🕔 5:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 N.C. State Fair Hospitality Tent

Registration for the event is free. A valid N.C. State Fair admission ticket is required to enter the fairgrounds. And as a special thank-you, the first 100 people to register and check in at the event will receive an appreciation gift for attending!

We hope you’ll join us as we celebrate women in agriculture and the important role they play in strengthening our farms and rural communities.

09/15/2026

Your mental health is important!

Forestry communities look out for one another. Knowing how to recognize when someone may be struggling and how to respond can make that support even stronger. The NC Agromedicine Institute's Fall 2026 mental health and su***de prevention trainings provide practical skills you can use with coworkers, clients, neighbors, friends, and family.

View the schedule and register today: www.NCFarmStress.org/Training

To schedule a training, please contact [email protected] or call (252) 744–1008.

NC Agromedicine Institute

09/14/2026

Farmers, ranchers, and farmworkers face unique challenges, but no one in agriculture has to do it alone. During ***dePreventionWeek, let’s change the culture in our rural communities and look out for mental health. Know the warning signs and seek help for yourself or someone you know in need:

💚 Changes in routine or social activities
💚 Increase in illness or other chronic conditions
💚 Increase in farm accidents
💚 Declind in appearance of the farmstead
💚 Decreased interest in activities or events
💚 Signs of stress in children including struggles with school
💚 Decline in the care of domestic animals

Call or text the FRSAN South Helpline - 833-381-7243 or 988 Su***de and Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential 24/7 support.

09/10/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Month, making it an important time to talk about the systems, resources, and relationships that can support people in need.

We recently joined Rachel Brown - Mental Health Counselor, on Wellness in the Fields, a podcast from Illinois Farm SOS. In the episode, McKayla Robinette shares how the NC Agromedicine Institute and the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network-North Carolina are helping connect agricultural communities with mental health resources, reduce barriers to care, and strengthen support systems.

🎧 Hear the full conversation at