Transforming research into practical support for farmers: Hear from NCFH’s Dr Jacquie Cotton

At the NCFH, we use research to make a real difference to farmers’ lives. But how do we do this?

The answer is multi-faceted:

• We use research to inform our programs and services to farmers, ensuring they remain relevant, practical and accessible
• We reference strong data when influencing change which affects farming communities
• We conduct our own studies on the risks and opportunities to strengthen the health, wellbeing and safety of farmers, agricultural workers and farming families 
• We collaborate with local and international organisations to share knowledge and maximise the impact of our research.

Find out more about why an evidence-based approach is so important in this video with NCFH Senior Lecturer and Researcher Dr Jacquie Cotton, and what makes her proud of the work being delivered to Aussie farmers.

If you’ve come across our Managing Stress on the Farm booklet, you might be surprised to know that this popular resource came about from our research into mental health in farming communities.  

This is just one of many examples where our team has transformed solid evidence into something practical and valuable for Aussie farmers and regional communities.  

Hear more from NCFH Senior Lecturer and Researcher Dr Jacquie Cotton, including how our research has had a global impact and how you can get involved in the next exciting project. 

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