Course

Farm Stress Certified Program Foundation Module 2: Managing the Farm

Self-paced
2.5 credits

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Full course description

Date: Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Time: 9:30 a.m. to noon EST
Location: Live Webinar CarmenZoom
CEs: 2.5
Fees: $750.00 $35.00 (No discount code needed)
Registration Deadline: End of business, Friday, January 12

Course Description

Join us for part two of a three-module series designed to give mental health professionals the understanding and resources needed to assist the agricultural community.

In module two, participants will build on their new set of skills and dive into farm succession planning. Participants will learn what succession planning means and why it's important. Join our experts as they break down the economic complexities of farming and the stress it adds to their daily lives.

Learning Objectives

  • Assess how passing on the farm affects the farm family
  • Evaluate the impact of agriculture economic fluctuation
  • Recognize the stress as a result of legal complexities in the farming community

Meet Your Presenter

David Marrison, MSEd has served as a Field Specialist in Farm Management and as the Interim Director for the Farm Financial Management and Policy Institute (FFMPI) for Ohio State Extension since November 1, 2022. Mr. Marrison has worked for Ohio State University Extension since 1997, is a Professor in the Department of Extension, and served as an Agricultural and Natural Resources Extension Educator in Ashtabula, Trumbull, and Coshocton Counties from 1997 to 2022. David is also on the Board of Directors for the International Farm Transition Network and is a Certified Farm Succession Coordinator. David is nationally known for his teaching in farm succession planning. He has a unique ability to intertwine humor into speaking about the difficulties of passing the farm on to the next generation. He has authored numerous publications in succession and estate planning. David was born and raised on a small dairy farm in northeast Ohio. Today, David and his family raise Boer meat goats and hay on a small farm in east central Ohio. Marrison has received two of OSU Extension’s highest honors when he received the 2007 Excellence in Extension Award and the 2015 Steve D. Ruhl Outstanding Agricultural & Natural Resources County Extension Educator Award. He also received the 2010 National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA) Distinguished Service Award and was the 2017 Search for Excellence Award for Farm Management Education. David received his Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education and Agricultural Economics Degree from Ohio State University and a Master of Science Degree in Education from Purdue University in 1992.

Chris Zoller, MS is an Associate Professor and Extension Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources, with Ohio State University Extension in Tuscarawas County. He holds a B.S. and M.S. in Agriculture from The Ohio State University and has been with Ohio State University Extension for 29 years. Mr. Zoller develops and conducts educational programming in the areas of production agriculture, farm management, and livestock and forage production. His research interests include agronomic crop production and evaluating livestock building ventilation systems.

Continuing Education Information

  • Classifications
    • 2.5 CE clock hours
    • Content Level: Beginner
    • Meets requirements for OCSWMFT Board for Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage & Family Therapists
  • Attendance Requirements
    • Participants must submit an individual registration in ScarletCanvas to receive CE credit.
      • You will receive your Zoom webinar link one (1) business day prior to the training. Please do not share this link with anyone, it is unique to you.
    • You must attend the full session to receive credit. Partial credit will not be awarded, with no exceptions.
      • Your attendance will be automatically recorded by Zoom upon your arrival to and departure from the meeting/webinar.
    • Participants must meet all course requirements as listed on the home page course task list.
  • Evaluation, Certificate, & Reporting
    • Eligible participants will receive an email announcement within five (5) business days of the training end date indicating access to the course evaluation/feedback survey has been opened.
    • Once your evaluation/feedback survey is submitted, ScarletCanvas-Catalog will generate your CE certificate/certificate of attendance for download and/or print
    • CE hours will be reported to CE Broker within 30-days for OCSWMFTB licensees who provide their full license numbers with their course evaluation/feedback survey.

The Ohio State University College of Social Work, (Provider: RCST111747), is an approved provider for The State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist (OCSWMFT) Board.

Don't see your licensing board or certifying entity/agency listed as an approved CE provider above? Please contact your licensing board or certifying entity/agency directly to find out if they will accept CE clock hours awarded by OSU College of Social Work.

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Please note, ScarletCanvas and CarmenCanvas are two different systems. ScarletCanvas houses the University's professional development courses, while CarmenCanvas houses our academic courses. Your CarmenCanvas sign in information does not transfer to ScarletCanvas.

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Accessibility

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. If you require an accommodation to participate in this course, please contact CSW Accessibility as early as possible and in advance of the training start date by email at csw-accessibility@osu.edu or call 614-688-1657.

Requests received at least 14-days prior to the event will generally allow us to provide seamless access, but the College will make every effort to meet requests that we receive regardless of lead time.

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Contact Us

The Ohio State University, College of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education, 302 Stillman Hall, 1947 College Road, Columbus OH, 43210. Phone: (614) 292-3032. Email: cswce@osu.edu Website: csw.osu.edu/continuing-education/