Movement Workshop For Farmers & Farm Workers

Join the Farm Alliance of Baltimore for this special class with Cynthia Flores of!

This interactive Movement Workshop covers BETTER body mechanics and movement patterns to decrease injury potential, increase efficiency, and extend career longevity for Farmers.
Topics covered include:

• overall health related to athlete well-being
• movement practice of four high-use movement patterns: hinge, squat, push, and pull
• discussion of kneeling patterns, rotation, and the importance of core stability.
  

Each participant will leave with tips to improve their overall movement health + wellness. The session will also include a Q&A segment.

About the teacher: For two decades, Cynthia Flores immersed herself in vegetable farming while exploring outdoor education and wilderness medicine. Though she still assists friends on farms and frequents Farmers Markets, her journey has evolved into a focus on strength training, both as a personal pursuit and a profession. With certifications as a Certified Personal Trainer, Functional Movement Systems SFMA I practitioner, and Licensed Massage Therapist specializing in integrative sports techniques, Cynthia founded Labor-Movement in 2020. The organization aims to help farmers improve movement, prolong their careers, and enhance overall well-being.

About the Farm: This event is hosted at Oliver Community Farm which is managed by The 6th Branch, learn more about the farm on their website and instagram

• This is an in-person workshop. Pre registration is required so we can plan accordingly. We suggest that attendees wear weather appropriate attire, and closed-toed shoes you don't mind getting dirty. Be sure to bring a water bottle! There will be extra water, masks, hand sanitizer, sunscreen & bug spray on site.

• Parking Information: street parking is available in the neighborhood.
• Access to Restroom: There is a port-a- potty on site
• Other Notes: Paths are grass, there is limited shade and seating on site
• Cancellation Policy: In the event that we need to cancel due to weather or unforeseen circumstances attendees will receive an email notification.

• Questions? Please contact [email protected]
  

This material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2021-70027-34693

The USDA defines a farmer as: an individual or entity actively engaged in farming. Those that make a contribution to a farming operations capital, equipment or land, and/or whose contributions include personal labor including cultivating, operating, or managing on or at a farm.

COVID and Health Safety Protocol

• Please do not attend if you are feeling ill, experiencing symptoms, or have been exposed to people in your life who are sick.
• Contact the event organizer/appropriate Farm Alliance Staff to make arrangements regarding your absence.
• If you learn that you have tested positive for COVID within 5 days after an event, we ask that you please notify us so that we can inform participants about possible exposure.

Event Venue

Oliver Community Farm, 1325 North Bond Street, Baltimore, United States