COLUMBIA – Farming is more than a job. It is a way of life, and it brings both pride and pressure. Know the signs of declining farmer mental health:
- Change in routine
- Decline in the care of animals
- Increase in illnesses
- Increase in farm accidents
- Decline in appearance of farm
When stress feels overwhelming, you don’t have to carry it alone. Rural areas have fewer counselors, and the work never stops. Help is available if you or someone you know is struggling. Build coping skills with confidential, no cost, telehealth counseling from a trusted licensed professional who understands agriculture.
Any Missouri farmer, rancher, farmworker, and immediate family member over the age of 16 is eligible. Visit PSC Farm Ranch website or call 573-882-4677.
For more information and resources, check out the MU Extension website:
https://extension.missouri.edu/programs/agrability/show-me-strong-farm-families?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=