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Category: Wellness on the Farm

Posted inCoronavirus, Rural America, Wellness on the Farm

Farmers already felt isolated. The COVID-19 pandemic made it worse.

by Marissa Plescia, Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting February 10, 2021February 24, 2021

The coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated farmers’ feelings of isolation, according to a recent survey from the American Farm Bureau Federation. The percentage who said social isolation affects farmers’ mental health jumped more than 20% in 2020 compared to 2019.

Posted inWellness on the Farm

Long distances and stigma: Telehealth seen as way for farmers to access needed mental health assistance

by Marissa Plescia, Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting December 8, 2020December 10, 2020
Posted inWellness on the Farm

After #MeToo, This Group Has Nearly Erased Sexual Harassment in Farm Fields

by Vera L. Chang October 26, 2020October 26, 2020
Posted inWellness on the Farm

Homegrown relief: Farming communities tackle rise in suicides

by Stephanie Hanes October 26, 2020October 26, 2020
Posted inHealth, Rural America, Wellness on the Farm

Minnesota has figured out a way to help stressed farmers. Can it be replicated?

by Marissa Plescia, Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting October 7, 2020October 8, 2020
Posted inCoronavirus, Wellness on the Farm

SURVEY: We asked farmers how they’re dealing with stress during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s what they said.

by Marissa Plescia, Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting September 10, 2020September 10, 2020
Posted inCoronavirus, Wellness on the Farm

“Fall-off-a-cliff moment”: Covid-19 adds new dimension to farmers’ stress

by Marissa Plescia, Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting June 23, 2020July 24, 2020
Posted inWellness on the Farm

SEEDS OF DESPAIR: Isolated, and with limited access to mental-health care, hundreds are dying by suicide.

by Katie Wedell, USA TODAY NETWORK Lucille Sherman, USA TODAY NETWORK Sky Chadde, Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting March 5, 2020February 2, 2021
Posted inWellness on the Farm

Seeking a Cure: Mental health access scarce in rural, farming communities

by Claire Hettinger and Pam Dempsey/Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting February 14, 2020July 28, 2020
Posted inWellness on the Farm

Relocating USDA agencies delayed millions in grants. One was for a suicide prevention network for farmers.

by Sky Chadde/Gannett Ag Data Fellow February 12, 2020April 9, 2020

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