Find support for the agricultural industries' unique stressors.

Agriculture industry workers have higher rates of depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and deaths by suicide compared to the general population. Ongoing efforts and initiatives by the North Central Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Center provide farm stress and mental health programs to producers and workers in 12 states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

Participants in this virtual, quarterly meeting will get an overview of the USDA Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN), discover programs, resources, and services of the North Central regional network and specific partners, and join in a discussion about farm stress and mental health programs, resources, and services.

About the North Central Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Center

The North Central Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Center is a 12-state, 15-partner collaborative to create and expand stress management and mental health resources and services for agricultural producers and stakeholders in the North Central region. This effort is led by University of Illinois Extension.