The holidays may add to everyday stress for some folks. Farmers and ranchers are no different. There is a great list of mental health and suicide prevention references with links. Keep it. It may come in handy one day.
Source: Successful Farming, September 8, 2018. Link. If you need help or know someone who is contemplating suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 or text HOME to 741741 for free crisis support 24 hours a day in the U.S.
Farm Credit, the American Farm Bureau Federation and the National Farmers Union recently announced a joint program that will train people who work with farmers and ranchers to recognize signs of stress and connect those affected with professional help.
Source: Successful Farming, December 11, 2019. Link. The program is based on one designed by Michigan State University Extension.
INSIGHTS: We’ll monitor for details to come from this new program. It holds promise.