Long hours, physical labor, financial stress, isolation and uncertainty due to weather and market conditions — these factors can contribute to increased stress, anxiety and depression among farmers.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it’s a good time to check in with yourself, your family and your neighbors.
Check out these resources provided by AgriSafe and American Farm Bureau Federation:
- AFBF National Resource Directory
- QPR Training for Farmers
- Rural Resilience Training
- AgriSafe Mental Health Resource Library
- Farm Family Wellness Alliance
Visit porkcheckoff.org for more information.
[Source: National Pork Board 3 May 2024]