Authored by: Victoria Walsh Working on a farm may sound idyllic, but statistics show, agricultural workers are, in fact, more likely to suffer from extreme stress and depression than others in related industries. Pressures of rural life can negatively impact mental health. With levels of stress and depression in the farming industry increasing year on …
The holidays are known as a happy time for gift giving and holiday cheer, but for many farmers and ranchers, the end of the year brings with it an oversupply of stress. Uncertainty of the future, winter farm tasks, taxes, determining profits and losses, and providing gifts for the family all pile up. Your mental …
Texas AgrAbility and the BattleGround to Breaking Ground Project in collaboration with the Williamson County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Stiles Farm hosted a farm tour and agriculture business workshop in on November 30 & December 1, 2018.
The holidays can bring about stress, anxiety, and depression for many people, especially those who live with a mental health condition. It is very important to give extra attention to your mental health during this time of year.
June 27 is PTSD Awareness Day. PTSD stands for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
The suicide rate in farmers surpasses that of any other industry, according to a new study from the University of Iowa. “Occupational factors such as poor access to quality health care, isolation, and financial stress interact with life factors to continue to place farmers at a disproportionately high risk for suicide,” stated study co-author Corinne …
