Thursday, August 27, 2020
10 PM ET | 9 PM CT | 8 PM MT | 7 PM PT
As any farmer or rancher can tell you, farm life can be demanding and stressful. It’s reaching a critical stage with coronavirus impacts on top of trade wars, natural disasters, depressed commodity prices, labor shortages and other factors. Given these ongoing challenges, it’s no surprise that more farmers and farm families are experiencing stress and mental health issues. Agricultural leaders and mental health professionals discuss the stresses facing rural America and the need to move beyond the stigma of reaching out for help.
Hear how the American Farm Bureau Federation, National Farmers Union and Farm Credit Council are teaming up to help get resources to those who need it. Also learn best practices from mental health experts.
Additional Resources:
FARMING ORGANIZATIONS
American Farm Bureau Federation – Rural Resilience
American Farm Bureau Federation – Farm Town Strong
National Farmers Union – Farm Crisis Center
Farm Credit Council – Farm Stress Management
HEALTH AND RELATED ORGANIZATIONS
Rural Health Information (RHI) Hub – Rural Response to Farmer Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline or call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Crisis Text Line or Text “GO” to 741741
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Psychology Today – Find a Therapist search
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION RESOURCES
Michigan State University Extension – Managing Farm Stress
North Dakota State University Extension – Farm and Ranch Stress
University of Minnesota Extension – Coping with Rural Stress
Iowa State University Extension – Farm Stress Management
South Dakota State University Extension – Farm Stress