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What is The LandLogic Model℠?

The LandLogic Model℠ is the idea of purposefully incorporating a farmer’s land - the quintessential resource for a farmer - into behavioral health interventions. Positive feedback from farmers, behavioral health, and medical providers continue to highlight this important aspect. The LandLogic Model℠ has then taken proven Cognitive Behavior Therapy skills and incorporated land-based interventions in hopes of promoting positive behavioral health outcomes for our farmers and their families.

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Increase Client Retention

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Build Trust

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Promote Positive Outcomes

How Applicable is The LandLogic Model℠?

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98% of participants said they would be able to apply the content from the training in their practice.

*Results are from a survey of 202 behavioral health and medical professionals that participated in The LandLogic Model℠ full 3.0 hour training.

**Evaluation summary compiled by Montana State University Extension and Colorado State University Extension.

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Training Options

LEARN

Basic Training

This 1.0 hour OnDemand course is an introduction to The LandLogic Model℠. Pair it with Barbed Wire Thinking to complete the package.

CME is provided for U.S. medical professionals.

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Full Training

This 3.0 hour training is designed for those who provide direct care to farmers and want the in-depth version. This may include behavioral health, medical, and other specialties. Available in virtual or in-person format. Clinical materials including The FARM Tool are demonstrated utilizing a case study.

Testimonials

“The LandLogic Model℠ has been a wonderful tool utilized by our medical staff when initiating the hard but necessary conversations with our rural farm families regarding their physical and mental well-being.”

Karla Hermesch, LMSW - Director of Social Services, Seneca Family Practice

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the cost?

    It depends on which training and delivery format is chosen.


    The OnDemand 1.0 hour course is available for purchase through this website. 


    If you are an individual interested in the full 3.0 hour course, signup here to add your name to the wait list for the next behavioral health virtual training. Cost is $95.00 invoiced upon official registration for the training. Materials not included.


    For organizations interested in virtual or live training, please inquire for more information.

  • I need help. Who do I talk to?

    We are happy to help! Please fill out the contact form and we will reach out to you within a few business days via your preferred method.

  • What do farmers and ranchers think of this idea?

    Great question. 83% of farmers and ranchers (n = 109) surveyed from ag commodity conferences stated they want the idea of incorporating the land into clinical interventions to be pursued. Further data available upon request.

  • I do not see anything including underrepresented farmers. Why is that?

    You are correct. We recognize a need to gather more information on the acceptability of this model to underrepresented farmers and farm workers. If you identify as an underrepresented farmer or are a subject matter expert on these topics, we would love to connect as research is being collected.

  • Is this model for me if I provide care to farmers but am not a behavioral health provider?

    Absolutely. While our trainings emphasize behavioral health theories and techniques, we recognize other professions are often the gatekeepers to a farmer's behavioral health. You are essential to this conversation.

FOUNDER

Kaila Anderson

Kaila is a licensed social worker committed to developing and researching clinical interventions promoting the health and well-being of farmers. Prior to creating The LandLogic Model℠, Kaila spent ten years serving in rural and frontier areas of Kansas. Her passion towards farmer mental health is motivated by her family’s experience through the 1980s Farm Crisis on their 5th generation operation. Kaila is also an Adjunct Professor at Fort Hays State University.

Co-Developer

Chad Reznicek

Chad is the Behavioral Health State Specialist with Colorado State University Extension and the Colorado AgrAbility Project. He is committed to helping expand and improve behavioral health support and resources in rural communities.  Prior to joining the AgrAbility Team, Chad spent 20 years as a licensed therapist, providing behavioral health services in diverse settings with special focus areas in suicide prevention, trauma, mood disorders, and substance abuse.  Both of Chad’s parents were raised on farms and he grew up in a small town in central Nebraska with a deep respect for agriculture as the heart of our rural communities.

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