AgCast Deep Dive: Farming, Stress & Mental Health

15/05/2025 38 min Episodio 427
AgCast Deep Dive: Farming, Stress & Mental Health

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In this special Mental Health Awareness Month edition of the AgCast Deep Dive, host Jason Brown sits down with Jennifer James, a fourth-generation farmer, and Haley Mills, a board-certified mental health nurse practitioner with deep ag roots of her own. Together, they explore the intersection of mental health and agriculture — what’s changed over the generations, what challenges persist and how farmers can prioritize their well-being.Our guests shed light on the unique stressors faced by rural communities and farm families, the evolving perceptions of mental health in agriculture and the importance of breaking the stigma around seeking help. Listen to also hear practical advice and available resources from Farm Bureau.

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