Summary: Cost-share programs for internet connectivity for migrant housing, PPE and counseling sessions for farmers, farm family members and farmworkers who are uninsured or under-insured is offered by the N.C. Agromedicine Institute. Farmers may want to check out the institute to see if these would be helpful to them.
- Recently, I saw some information about cost-share and support resources offered by the N.C. Agromedicine Institute that I thought many farmers may find useful. So, I wanted to pass it along.
- The Agromedicine Institute has cost-share funds for migrant housing internet connectivity, and transportation and sanitation equipment and supplies.
- Additionally, PPE for pesticide application is available through the institute at 50 percent of the state contract rate and counseling sessions are available for farmers, farm family members and farmworkers who are uninsured or underinsured.
- A cost-share of up to $1,000 per migrant housing unit for the purchase of hot spots, routers, modems, antennaes, set-up fees and service payments is available.
- For anyone not familiar with the Agromedicine Institute, its mission is to promote the health and safety of farmers, fishermen, foresters, their workers and their families. Its primary goals are reducing injury and illness and to make farming, logging and fishing workplaces safe and healthy for all.
- The goal with internet connectivity is to allow farmers to have an easy way to communicate with workers about outbreaks and emergencies, with the added benefit of workers being able to access telemedicine and health resources.
- Mike, we have talked before about the issue of farm stress and I doubt 2020 provided any relief as farmers have had to adapt during the COVID pandemic and have dealt with added worries.
- The Agromedicine Institute works with individuals to identify a counselor if they don’t already have one and then will pay the counselor directly for services.
- This is available for farmers, farm family members and farmworkers who are either uninsured or under insured.
- To learn more about the Agromedicine Institute’s programs and services, go online to www.ncagromedicine.org or call 252-744-1008.