BDN shares information about UMaine Extension’s ME-FRANS
The Bangor Daily News reported that the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Extension received $500,000 from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) to establish the Maine Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (ME-FRSAN), a statewide program that cultivates wellness and resilience among farmers, farmworkers and agricultural service providers. Currently, applications are being accepted for the Maine Farmer Wellness Fund, which offers up to $500 for individuals for wellness expenses and is intended to holistically support farmers, farm workers and Indigenous food and medicine producers. Visit the ME-FRSAN program website to learn more about future workshops and training opportunities.