Lesson 2: Strategies for Approaching the Farm Community
Learning Outcome
Successfully bringing the RF-DASH program into your local agricultural community starts with strategy and trust. As firefighters and EMS personnel, you already have strong ties to the people you serve. You are in a unique position to help the agricultural community, but how we start matters.
After completing Lesson 2, you will be able to do the following:
- Identify strategies for engaging with the agricultural community.
- Explain how to maintain agricultural relationships.
Slide Presentation: Select the arrow button below to view each slide. This presentation explores effective approaches to working with farmers/ranchers.
To-Do List Activity: Type out the organizations you plan on meeting with in the next few months.
Building strong, lasting relationships with the agricultural community is key to making the RF-DASH program successful. Farmers and ranchers are more than just residents—they’re out neighbors, our volunteers, and our partners in safety.
It’s time for the Module 5 quiz. Let’s see what we’ve learned.