Farm Movement Advocate Training
April 5
$1095A nine month cohort focused on the development and implementation of a farm-level movement health + injury prevention program.
Includes:
- One, 8 hour in-person training (Falmouth, Maine)
- Six Zoom sessions with additional education & cohort discussion
- Check-ins through season to assist in program goals, as needed
- Cohort capped at 20 participants (10 farms)
WHO >>
Farms looking to cultivate a culture that considers wellness as an integral component of the well-being and longevity of farm crew and farm business.
WHY >>
A farms reliance on physical labor can jeopardize production if there are injuries that require work modification or time away. Direct and indirect costs related to injury affects the farm crew member and the farm business.
Development of a farm-level movement health + injury prevention program will allow farms to increase their resilience over time, not just within a single season. The knowledge and confidence gained by Farm Movement Advocate participants to positively impact their farm crew and the farm will extend longevity and empower future generations.
Having two farm members participate allows for two-tiered conversations and education of the crew, and acknowledges that a power hierarchy exists in most farm settings.
Farm Movement Advocate goals:
- Promote movement health, thereby directly impacting mental health
- Embed wellness into farm culture
- Prioritize injury prevention > injury recovery
- Promote longevity within farm crews