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The Root Cause of Farm Stress
California Ag Today
University of Georgia research shows farmers don’t want help managing stress, they want help managing the financial pressures causing it.
What’s Really Stressing America’s Farmers
Southeast Regional Ag News
New University of Georgia research shows how treating financial strain can ease stress and protect farmer wellbeing.
Farm State of Mind Alliance Launches
Southeast Regional Ag News
A new national partnership aims to make mental health support more accessible for farm families.
Rural Minds Focus' on Rural Mental Health
Line on Agriculture
Rural Minds, a four-year-old nonprofit founded by Jeff Winton after a family tragedy highlighted the lack of mental health support in rural America, focuses on mental health equity for the 46 million rural residents.
Water Grants, Farm to School, and Farmer Wellness Initiatives
Southeast Regional Ag News
Florida launches major ag water grants, Alabama celebrates Farm to School Month, and Georgia expands farmer mental health support.
Rural Mental Health Remains a Challenge
Line on Agriculture
A number of factors make it difficult for farmers and ranchers to seek and receive mental health help.
Florida Farm Bureau Honored for Powerful Mental Health Campaign
Southeast Regional Ag News
Florida took home top honors from the American Farm Bureau Federation for its work on the “It’s OK Toolkit,” a mental health awareness initiative developed for Sumter County Farm Bureau.
Getting Veterinarians Involved in Rural Mental Health
Line on Agriculture
Veterinarians are often trusted by their producer customers and therefore a new Rural Minds program will enable them to lend support and help to customers who may be struggling.
Mental Health Work in the Agriculture Industry
Line on Agriculture
Jessica Cabrera, American Farm Bureau Federation, managing director of member engagement and the lead for the AFBF Farm State of Mind campaign.