The demands of farming and ranching require resilience, adaptability, and long hours of hard work. This course is designed to help U.S. farmers and ranchers better understand the impact of stress, recognize mental health challenges, and develop effective strategies for resilience and well-being.
Available Courses
Courses
Five Categories of Agricultural Risk
The Five Categories of Agricultural Risk Course introduces students to a common structure for considering agricultural risks.
Most students can complete this course (and its Exit quiz) in 10-20 minutes.
Students completing the course and scoring 80% (or higher) on the Exit Quiz will earn a completion certificate (provided as a PDF).
Fundamentals of Agricultural Risk Management (FARM) – 303 (Mastery) – Under Review
Fundamentals of Agricultural Risk Management (FARM) – 202 (Advanced) – Under Review
The Fundamentals of Agricultural Risk Management (FARM) – 202 (Advanced) course introduces beginning producers to a range of more advanced, essential topics in the areas of risk, risk management, and crop insurance. Most students can complete this course (and its Exit quiz) in about one hour.
Students can earn a completion certificate (provided as a PDF) by 1) completing the course, 2) scoring 80% (or higher) on the Exit Quiz, and 3) participating in an FRB simulation workshop (completed in-class or through a self-directed session).
Fundamentals of Agricultural Risk Management (FARM) – 101 (Core)
The Fundamentals of Agricultural Risk Management (FARM) – 101 (Core) course introduces beginning producers to a range of essential topics in the areas of risk, risk management, and crop insurance. Most students can complete this course (and its Exit quiz) in 30-40 minutes.
Students can earn a completion certificate (provided as a PDF) by 1) completing the course, 2) scoring 80% (or higher) on the Exit Quiz, and 3) participating in an FRB simulation workshop (completed in-class or through a self-directed session).