USU Extension Provides Mental Health Resources for Agricultural Community
August 11, 2023
August 11, 2023
LOGAN, Utah, Aug. 11 (TNSres) -- Utah State University issued the following news:
The economic outlook for farmers and ranchers has worsened in recent years. After peaking around 2012, farm sector income declined while farm debt continued to rise, according to a USDA publication.
At the same time, agricultural families and communities were also struggling with mental health challenges, contributing to higher rates of suicide among farmers. In 2017, 38,000 of those who . . .
The economic outlook for farmers and ranchers has worsened in recent years. After peaking around 2012, farm sector income declined while farm debt continued to rise, according to a USDA publication.
At the same time, agricultural families and communities were also struggling with mental health challenges, contributing to higher rates of suicide among farmers. In 2017, 38,000 of those who . . .