Farmer/Rancher Mental Health Self-Care

As we approach Mental Health Awareness Month (May), the American Farmland Trust is reaching out to farmers, ranchers, and other folk involved in agriculture to learn more about how you care for your own mental health.

We're asking you to share your favorite self-care tips, so that we can (anonymously) re-share them out to the greater agricultural community. We hope to shine a light on the stresses faced by folks in agriculture, and hope that some folks pick up new ways to support their own mental health through the sharing of others' practices.

If you are feeling overwhelmed, you are not alone! Please reach out for support by calling or texting 988.

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* 1. Which of the following best describes you?

Farmer/Rancher

Farmworker

Employed at an agricultural support business (e.g. ag financing, seed dealership)

Previously involved in farming/ranching (e.g. retired, changed careers)

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Has your mental health been affected by agricultural stressors? Stressors might include, but are not limited to farmland transitions, unexpected or unusual weather events, crop prices, excessive workload, etc.

Yes

Maybe/Unsure

Other (please specify)

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* 3. In what ways do you care for your mental health? Please share as much as you would like.

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* 4. OPTIONAL: If you feel comfortable sharing more of your story, please share your name, state and email address, and someone from AFT will be in touch.

Name

State