Farming and mental wellbeing

This one-day workshop is designed for farmers, farm workers and family members and spouses Dates: Saturday 6th February 2027 Details: This one-day workshop is designed for farmers, farm workers and family members and spouses Farming can be incredibly rewarding, but it also brings unique pressures and challenges. This workshop aims to provide a space for honest and open discussion about those challenges, and their impact on farmers, farms and families. The workshop is facilitated by Sharon May who is part of a fourth generation farm family and a qualified counsellor. She brings a mix of her professional and personal experience to provide relatable and practical advice about how to look after wellbeing, have difficult conversations, and support others. By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to; • Recognise the challenges and pressures facing them. • Understand how stress affects their health, wellbeing and farming business. • Identify the warning signs that things might be getting too much. • Know what to do and where to turn when they reach breaking point. • Develop practical ways to protect their wellbeing in the future. • Feel more confident recognising and supporting someone who may be struggling. For funding purposes, residents of South Hams & West Devon will be prioritised for this workshop. If you live outside of these areas and are interested in attending, please email [email protected] and we will be in touch to confirm your attendance dependent on availability.