‘Agri-Mark, Inc. 70 Box soo Lawrence, MA oes hee Location, go Shattuck R, Suite 301 ‘Aadoves, MA oro Dear Member, We have reached the halfway point of a particularly stressful winter while also facing falling mill families are incredibly resilient, but some members may want to take advantage of helpful progra can talk with experts about work and financial stress, depression and anxiety, grief and family relationship issues. In response to these challenges being experienced by members running their farms in the Agri-Ma the process of implementing a free, comprehensive member ass we have our service up and running, we have listed below the contact information for that are currently offered at no charge that you may find helpful. ' In New York State: Farm Net - they have farm training programs plus mental health support. https://www.nyfarmnet.ora/. For assistance, call 1-800-547-3276. Another one that may be of service York State Ag Mediation program. They can help find potential solutions with debt issues, business pl loan restructuring and the like. It isn't the emotional service that FarmNet provides, but it is a resource. link: http://nysamp.com/ In Vermont: Farm First is available 24/7 by calling 877-493-6216 or online at www.farmfirst.org (password: farm). They offer a variety of services such as Mental Health: Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Financial, Legal, Workplace Stress, and more. . In Maine: Crisis Help is available 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week. If you are concerned about yourself or about € somebody else, please call the Maine Crisis Hotline, 1-888-568-1112. If you are not in Maine, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255). In Massachusetts: Go to suicide.org for more information about the many services available throughout the state. ‘The Samaritans also have a Statewide Helpline: (877) 870-4673. In Connecticut: There is a lot of great information on the state web site at the Department of Mental Health and. ‘Addiction Services: http://www.ct.gov/dmhas/cwp/view.asp?q=378578. All States: There is also the nonprofit suicide prevention hotline, that is available in all states. Suicide prevention hotline: 1- 800-273-8255. https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They are committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, In other news, this week the Agri-Mark Board of Directors held their annual voting for officers. Director was voted Chairman; James Jacquier, Vice Chair; Mike Barnes, Treasurer; and Blake Gendebien, Srey ee Bill Harrigan was voted to join with these other Board members to form Agri-Mark’s Executive Committee. (over please) Owned by the farm families of Agri-Mark who provid eo a ‘Mark their farm fresh milk to their award winiligeaet : }—arinarcoop | cabtchesecoop | mecadam coopIf you have a resolution you want to be considered, please submit it to your Resolutions Committee person. The next Resolutions Committee meting is February 11". Also, the Actions Taken by Agri-Mark on last year's: resolutions are on the Agri-Mark web site — www.agrimark.net, Members should feel free to contact me at any time if I can help in any way. My direct line is 978-552-5540 and my email is rwellington@agrimark.net, Sincerely, Kod abet Robert D. 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