Prosperity & Sustainable Livelihoods: Suicide in Farming Communities

The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Center for Faith Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, in collaboration with the Department of Health and Human Services, cordially invites you to a farm stress and suicide prevention briefing, Prosperity and Sustainable Livelihoods: Partnerships to Address Suicide in Farming Communities, taking place during National Farm Safety and Health Week and Suicide Prevention Month.

Why should I attend this convening?

• You will get a chance to network and engage directly with senior leadership from USDA, HHS and key partner organizations to discuss best practices, strategic partnerships, and innovative ways to address farm stress and prevent suicide

• You will have access to free trainings focused on gaining skills in farm stress and suicide prevention, administering Narcan, and supporting communities after suicide loss.

• If travel barriers are a cost, USDA can support travel for attendees who might otherwise not be able to participate.

• If your time is limited, you can attend 1, 2 or all 3 days of this convening – just let us know during registration!

Who will I hear from?

Here are just a few of the featured speakers and partners who will be participating in this event:

• Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small

• Deputy Undersecretary Gloria Montano Greene, Farm Production and Conservation

• Zippy Duvall, President, American Farm Bureau Federation

• Rob Larew, National Farmers Union

• Ted McKinney, President and CEO, National Association of State Departments of Agriculture

• Members of Congress and other Biden Administration leaders and more to be announced soon

Which organizations will be participating?

• Agriculture and Mental Health Coalition

• AgriSafe

• American Farm Bureau Federation

• CoBank

• Farm Aid

• Farm Credit Council

• Farm Foundation

• National Association of State Departments of Agriculture

• National Farmers Union

• National Young Farmers Coalition

What is the schedule for this convening?

Day 1 – Opening Plenary and Screening of EMMY Award Winning On the Farm

Tuesday, September 19, 2023, 5:00 - 8:30pm

Farmers have experienced high suicide rates, addiction, depression, and stress-related illness, all made worse because the problems often remain hidden. This film provides four compelling portraits of farmers who, in different ways, illustrate the stresses that weigh on America’s small family farmers.

Day 2 – Panel Discussions on Best Practices and Innovative Approaches to Suicide Prevention

Wednesday, September 20, 2023, 8:30am – 5:00pm

Day 3 – Free Training in Suicide Prevention and Postvention, Naloxone Administration and more

Thursday, September 21, 2023, 8:30am - 5:00pm

If you would like to attend but are not available for the whole event, you can indicate which days you would like to join on the registration form.

Where is this event taking place?

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Jamie L. Whitten Building Patio and Jefferson Auditorium

1400 Jefferson Drive SW

Washington, DC 20004

Food and drink will be provided, and discounted rooms are available for attendees.

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Plan to allow sufficient time for security screening. Photo identification is required for admission.

An individual with a disability, who requires accommodation, should email center@usda.gov or call (202) -845-5559 to discuss accommodations. Every effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations.

An agenda will be posted there as soon as it is available.