Better Health for Vermont Farmers is Goal of New Project

Project Overview

In discussions with farmers and agricultural stakeholders, we have identified a need for continued awareness, education, and services related to the general health and mental health of Vermont farmers and farmworkers. The Northeast Center for Occupational Health and Safety (NEC), part of Bassett Medical Center, seeks to fund an emerging issues project addressing these concerns of the agricultural industry in Vermont.

Project Goals

The goal of this project is to provide educational sessions and preventive services for Vermont’s farming community.

Preferred Background of Applicant

• A history of working with the agricultural community
• Mental health background (applicant or other key personnel)
• Knowledge of mental/physical healthcare resources in Vermont

Scope of Work

• Creation and delivery (in-person or virtual) of targeted health trainings (e.g. 30-60 minutes per session) including but not limited to the following topics
  • Hypertension
  • Diet
  • Exercise
  • Stress reduction
  • Cholesterol
  • Diabetes
  • Mental health
• Provision of preventative health screening services for the farm community, including but not limited to the following
  • Blood pressure checks
  • Cholesterol checks
  • Glucose or AIC checks

Evaluation Metrics

• Quarterly check-in meetings with NEC staff to discuss progress, troubleshoot, etc.
• Successful completion of interviews

Reporting Requirements

• Completion of documents mentioned above in the Scope of Work
• Quarterly invoicing to the NEC
• Final report of summarized findings and recommendations for future work (template provided by funder) no later than 60 days after the close of the contract

Funding Available

Proposals of up to $25,000 will be considered. Projects must be completed by August 31, 2024.

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