RCMH Foundation Mental Health First Aid Course

The Rural Communities Mental Health Foundation delivers fully funded mental health first aid training on this two day course in partnership with Wisemind.  The course is tailored to who live and work in rural areas, offering attendees the tools to support colleagues, friends and family members who might be going through a tough time. Successful completion of this course qualifies the attendee as a mental health first aider.   For more information and the application link visit https://www.rcmhfoundation.org/training-dates

• When: 26^th & 27^th May
• Course is free of charge
• The course will take place in the East of England Agricultural Society offices at Fitzroy House, East of England Showground, PE2 6XE (https://w3w.co/record.into.cattle)

Visit AGROMEK event in Denmark

An exclusive Agri-TechE trip offer to AGROMEK in November 2026:

The Travel Package to AGROMEK 2026 (150 euro pp incl VAT) includes:

• Transport between the trade fair and airports in Jutland (Billund or Midtjylland Airport)
• Admission ticket to Agromek
• Three nights accommodation near Herning including breakfast
• Three nights for overseas guests
• Dinner and attendance at Agromek’s international evening dinner with 1,000 guests on Tuesday Night
• Opportunity to participate in farm visits
• Opportunity to visit biogas plants

Reach out to Agri-TechE for more details or if you’re interested in the Northern Europe’s largest agricultural fair.

Mental Health First Aid Training Discount

Farming is a cornerstone of the United Kingdom’s economy and cultural heritage. The agricultural sector contributes significantly to the nation’s food supply, rural employment, and environmental stewardship. However, the farming industry faces numerous challenges, including volatile market prices, unpredictable weather patterns, and stringent regulatory demands. These pressures can significantly impact the mental well-being of farmers and agricultural workers. Given the mental health challenges faced by those in the farming community, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training is crucial. With training and an increased awareness of Mental Health, we can help to spot the signs early that someone may need support, reduce the stigma around mental health, build resilience within the farming community and enhance wellbeing.

Donna Willimott is a trained Mental Health First Aider and Mental Health First Aid Instructor. Supported by her employer, (farming business Greens of Soham), she is looking to enhance the knowledge and skills within the farming industry relating to mental health.

The RRP for Mental Health First Aid England qualification training is £300pp, but for £100 Agri-TechE members can attend the full course. Courses available online and in person.

As a MHFAider® you will be able to:

• Recognise those that may be experiencing poor mental health and provide them with first-level support and early intervention
• Encourage a person to identify and access sources of professional help and other supports
• Practise active listening and empathy
• Have a conversation with improved mental health literacy around language and stigma
• Practise self-care
• Know how to access a dedicated text service provided by Shout and ongoing learning opportunities with MHFA England

If you would like to register your interest in a MHFA course, please do so using the link here or contact Donna on 07741 312755 with any queries.

Event recordings – exclusive to members

We record online events and sometimes in-person presentations. Topics range from how to make the most of your membership benefits, cultivating insects on your farm, and agri-tech opportunities in Denmark. You can find links to past event recordings here.