farmer suicide

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.   “Thi...

Two farm state Senators are promoting legislation that seeks to curb farmer suicides.  Announced last month, the Seeding Rural Resilience Act would offer ways to help farmers and rural America deal with stress.  The bill was formally introduced this week by Senator Jon Tester, a Democrat from Montana, and Iowa Republican Senator Chuck Grassley.  The two...

Two farm state Senators are promoting legislation that seeks to curb farmer suicides.  Announced last month, the Seeding Rural Resilience Act would offer ways to help farmers and rural America deal with stress.  The bill was formally introduced this week by Senator Jon Tester, a Democrat from Montana, and Iowa Republican Senator Chuck Grassley.  The two...

A bill introduced this week by Senator John Tester seeks to bring mental health resources and awareness to rural communities.  The Montana Democrat introduced the Seeding Rural Resilience Act to help reduce stress and suicides in rural America.  Wh...

According to recent statistics, farmers are 60% more likely to commit suicide than the general public.  That is why Tuesday was designated as suicide prevention day as part of Farm Safety Week.  While suicide rates have not improved, there have been changes that offer hope for the future.  Farmer ...

According to recent statistics, farmers are 60% more likely to commit suicide than the general public.  That is why Tuesday was designated as suicide prevention day as part of Farm Safety Week.  While suicide rates have not improved, there have been changes that offer hope for the future.  Farmer ...

Across the United States, the Ag community is working to address the growing program of farmer suicides.  According to the latest figures from the CDC, while the suicide rate in the Ag industry is not dissimilar from the general population, the suicide rate among male farmers is twice as high as the non-farm community.  ...

Across the United States, the Ag community is working to address the growing program of farmer suicides.  According to the latest figures from the CDC, while the suicide rate in the Ag industry is not dissimilar from the general population, the suicide rate among male farmers is twice as high as the non-farm community.   ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention a week ago confirmed its widely cited research on farmer suicides was wrong.   The research from 2016 reported that farmers have the highest suicide rate in the country.  That report found that workers in the “farming, fishing, and forestry,” job category held a suicide rate over four times the national average, far and away the highest in the study. 

On Tuesday, National Farmers Union President Roger Jonson wrote Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue, asking that the USDA proactively address the farmer suicide crisis.  Johnson wrote many farmers and ranchers are coping with alarming levels of stress, and USDA should serve a critical role in providing support to farmers in crisis.  Jo...