farmer suicide

Farming is a high-stress occupation, and that’s without a global pandemic. And unfortunately, those stresses too often lead to thoughts of suicide for agriculture workers and their employers. A recently announced $7 million Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network grant from the USDA will expand the farmer suicide prevention work done by Washington State University Extension to 13 western states

The Commodity Classic launched their special virtual show this week, and one of the highlights was a partnership with the National Association of Farm Broadcasters. The groups launched a podcast addressing farm stress and mental health for the 21st century farmer ...

Legislation to curb the rising rate of farmer suicides awaits the president's signature as part of the National Defense Authorization Act. However, the bill's future is still uncertain as President Trump over the weekend threatened to veto the bill, despite the appearance of veto-proof support from lawmakers ...

A new $7 million USDA Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network grant will expand farmer suicide prevention work already taking place at Washington State University. Don McMoran with WSU Extension-Skagit County, said this will allow them to extend these vital resources to 13 western states and four U ...

For many in the Ag industry it’s the elephant in the room: Mental Health. According to several studies, more and more farmers are struggling with some form of mental health issues, whether that’s depression, suicidal thoughts or something else. Lacy Sing ...

The 118th National Farmers Union’s Convention will take place March 1st-3rd in Savanah, GA. Patty Edleberg, Vice President at NFU said this year’s event will feature many exciting topics focused on farming in the 21st century. She said topics of note this year will focus on regenerative Ag, farm to table, as well as mental health. Edleberg ...

Last year the USDA dedicated $2 million dollars for each of four regional projects looking to help farmers and those in agriculture struggling with mental health issues.  Now, according to Politico, leaders are exploring best ways to help farmers in need, whether through hotlines and resource directories, as well as financial and legal consulting.  Th...

Statistics show across the U.S., and across the Northwest, farmers are struggling with mental health, with some cases having deadly consequences.  And many are calling for the Ag industry, and farmers, to shed light on the real struggles of mental health.  ...

Earlier this week Senator Tammy Baldwin announced increased mental health funding for farmers.  The Wisconsin Democrat’s Facilitating Accessible Resources for Mental health and Encouraging Rural Solutions for Immediate Response to Stressful Times, or FARMERS FIRST Act, provides funding for local mental health resources.   T...

The American Farm Bureau Federation welcomes the Seeding Rural Resilience Act that seeks to address rural stress and mental health.  Senators Chuck Grassley and Jon Tester introduced the legislation last week.  R.J. Karney, AFBF Congressional Relations Director, said the bill expands on similar provisions in the 2018 Farm Bill.   “...