Mental Health Awareness Month, observed during May, marks an important opportunity to spotlight the unique struggles many farmers face, and the resources available to help them.
Agricultural life presents unique pressures that may result in silent suffering among older farmers. Stigmas surrounding behavioral health and a lack of access to resources can exacerbate substance abuse issues, including high-risk drinking.
Whether you’re blowing yard debris from walkways or driving a tractor through a field, noisy equipment can exacerbate hearing loss.
Coping with stressors on the farm is a learning process, and there’s not a one-size-fits-all approach. That was a key takeaway from a Jan. 8 workshop called “Helping Farmers Cope with Stress and Anxiety” held during the 2023 American Farm Bureau Federation Annual...
"Who are you, and what have you done with my husband?' Jane Doe suddenly didn’t recognize the man she married when an unforeseen emotional crisis blindsided their Central Virginia farm family in 2020.