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By Kevin Bessler - Illinois Radio Network
Nearly every industry has felt the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, and the farming and agriculture industry in Illinois is no exception.
In light of the challenges faces by farmers this year, SIU Medicine in Carbondale along with the Illinois Department of Agriculture has launched a new program called the Farm Family Resource Initiative. The goal of the pilot program is to improve the mental and physical wellbeing of Illinois farm owners and their families.
Karen Stallmann, an Agriculture Resource Specialist at SIU, said someone should be there if an Illinois farmer needs a helping hand.
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That’s in addition to around 2,400 independent contractors from the state that filed for benefits last week.
All filers combine getting continued benefits in Illinois totals nearly 391,000 workers out of work getting benefits.
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A new network provides farm families in Christian, Logan, Macon, Macoupin, Morgan and Sangamon counties with support. The
Farm Family Resource Initiative is supported by the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Center for Rural Health and Social Service Development.
University of Illinois Extension is hosting a free online webinar at noon March 30 to discuss the program. The initiative provides a helpline for farmers and provides outreach, education, and training. Registration is required..
Karen Stallman, agriculture resource specialist at SIU School of Medicine Center for Rural Health and Social Service Development will discuss the new program. Stallman is the coordinator of the Farm Family Resource Initiative.