For Michigan’s farmers, fall harvest is both the culmination of a year’s work and one of its most demanding stretches. Long hours, unpredictable weather and financial uncertainty can take a toll.
For Michigan’s farmers, fall harvest is both the culmination of a year’s work and one of its most demanding stretches. Long hours, unpredictable weather and financial uncertainty can take a toll.
To support this important community, Michigan State University Extension’s Farm Stress program is helping farmers, families and agricultural professionals manage those pressures and strengthen their resilience.
“Farmers face unique challenges that can weigh heavily on mental health,” said Remington Rice, director of the program at MSU Extension. “Our goal is to make sure they have the tools and support they need to cope and keep going.”
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