farmer suicide

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.   “...

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.  ...