Bronaugh to Host Roundtable on Farmers’ Mental Health

Agriculture Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh travels to Wisconsin Friday to host a Roundtable on Farmers’ Mental Health. 

The event is part of the Department of Agriculture’s efforts in recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month. 

The Deputy Secretary will host the roundtable discussion with Senator Tammy Baldwin in Arlington, Wisconsin. 

From volatile market demand for their products to bad weather, farmers often face numerous challenges that can create or exacerbate stress, anxiety and trauma. 

USDA has worked to ensure that farmers and families in rural communities have access to the resources they need to address mental health challenges.

In October, USDA announced an investment of nearly $25 million for 50 grants supporting Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network State Department of Agriculture projects, which connect farmers, ranchers, and others in agriculture-related jobs to stress assistance programs, which provide vital support, ranging from mental health and legal issues to family and youth stress.

(Story Courtesy of the NAFB News Service)