Farmers Under Stress and WAEF Elects New Board Chair
From the Ag Information Network, this is your Agribusiness Update.
**Registration is open for the Public Land Council’s 57th annual meeting in Flagstaff, Arizona, September 16-18.
PLC President Tim Canterbury says this is an opportunity to modernize antiquated laws like the Endangered Species Act, as well as cut government red tape getting in the way of meaningful, long-term planning for land health.
He says being involved is the best way to protect Western livestock production and its way of life.
**An upcoming Penn State Extension May 15 webinar titled “Communicating with Farmers Under Stress” aims to help participants learn the signs of stress and how to help.
The webinar will teach participants to build awareness of the stressors affecting farmers and their families by recognizing the signs and symptoms of anxiety and warning signs of suicide.
The webinar is free, but you must register. Go to www.extension.psu.edu .
**The Washington Apple Education Foundation announced Tyler Price, CEO of Price Cold Storage & Packing, was elected chairman of the WAEF board of directors at the foundation's annual meeting last week at Central Washington University.
A fourth-generation tree fruit industry leader, Price brings valuable experience from his work at Apple and Nike, and a personal commitment to expanding educational opportunities.
The board also recognized Rolando Martin, who just completed his term as chairman.
