Focus on You and Your Farm in 2021 Podcasts focusing on mental health that you’ll not only find helpful but will leave you asking for more.
Rural Realities
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s Farm Center hosts the Rural Realities podcast. This resource provides information and resources related to stress and challenges facing
Riggs Off The Radio
Morning radio host Riggs hosts a podcast dedicated to breaking the stigma around mental health and suicide. He hosts #MENtal Health Monday, which focuses on men sharing their stories of battling mental health and how
Ag State of Mind
Jason Medows, a farmer from Missouri, hosts a podcast for farmers and farm families specifically aimed at combating the mental health crisis in agriculture. Every
farmers and farm families. You’ll hear conversations about farm financials, how farm kids experience stress and navigating marriage on the farm, among others.
they overcame those challenges. If you scroll back in the archives, you’ll find a series featuring Wisconsin farmers, many that are WFBF members, from February of 2020.
other week he discusses topics that are hard to talk about in a way that is approachable and tailored for those in agriculture.
To learn more about rural resilience or mental health, visit wfbf.com/rural-resilience.
Wisconsin Farm Center
24/7 Farmer Wellness Hotline 888.901.2558 Free 24/7 support for farmers struggling with suicidal thoughts, depression or anxiety
Counseling Voucher Program This program provides farmers and/or their family members with vouchers by request that allow them to obtain free, confidential, in-person counseling services with participating mental health providers in their area.
40
Rural Route
WISCONSIN FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
