Farm Dog Offers Free Mental Health Support to Iowa Farmers

Farmers and their families can receive up to eight sessions at no cost.

BEDFORD, Iowa (RFD News) — Farm Dog is providing Iowa farmers and their families with free access to mental health support.

Advisory Board Member Aimee Bissell joined us on Wednesday’s Market Day Report to discuss the program, which connects farmers with trained professionals who have ties to agriculture.

In her conversation with RFD News, Bissell said farmers can receive up to eight free sessions. The program is currently available in Iowa, with plans to eventually expand nationwide.

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Knoxville native Neal Burnette-Irwin is a graduate from MTSU where he majored in Journalism and Entertainment Studies. He works as a digital content producer with RFD News and is represented by multiple talent agencies in Nashville and Chicago.


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