Articles tagged under: mental health
MN Corn Matters
Published May 8, 2019
Farming can be a stressful business, and there are resources available for those involved. Learn more about Mental Health Awareness month from Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center coordinator Diane Kampa. Corn Matters is a weekly update from Minnesota…U of M Forms Rural Stress Task Force
Published April 30, 2019
The University of Minnesota Extension is forming a new task force to provide resources related to stress and mental health issues in rural Minnesota. Leading the rural stress task force is Extension livestock educator Emily Wilmes. Other members of the…Farm Mental Health Bill Moves to the Senate
Published March 5, 2019
The Minnesota House has unanimously passed a bill to help farmers during this difficult farm economy. House Agriculture and Food Committee Chair Jeanne Poppe sponsored the bill. "The season is the reason for seeking funds today," said Poppe. "As winter…Farm Bureau Outlines Policy Priorities
Published January 16, 2019
Delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention finalized policy priorities for the year ahead. Farm Bureau is urging the Trump Administration and Congress to work together to end the government shutdown. AFBF Vice President Scott VanderWal, who farms at…