Articles tagged under: Monica McConkey

A Conversation Can Make a Difference

Published September 12, 2026

In this Suicide Prevention Month. Minnesota Agricultural Mental Health Specialist Monica McConkey says anyone struggling with feelings of hopelessness should hold on and reach out for support. "Let's say they're isolating more, maybe they are making statements that this is…
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Rising Stress Levels

Published July 30, 2026

Weather challenges, financial uncertainty and harvest preparations are increasing stress levels across farm country. Minnesota Rural Mental Health Specialist Monica McConkey said more farmers are seeking help as these pressures converge. "Whether it's drought, too much rain, prices, you name…
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Mental Health Concerns Growing in Farm Country

Published May 28, 2026

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day, Minnesota Rural Mental Health Specialist Monica McConkey said calls for help are increasing across farm country. “For the past two months, there has been an increase in contacts looking for help,”…
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Mental Health Concerns Grow

Published March 21, 2026

Farm stress continues to build across the countryside as low commodity prices and economic uncertainty weigh heavily on producers. Monica McConkey, a rural mental health specialist with the State of Minnesota and owner of Eyes on the Horizon Consulting, says…
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Reaching Out Key as Farm Stress Builds

Published December 30, 2025

Rural mental health challenges are drawing increased attention. Rural Mental Health Specialist Monica McConkey says the pressures are stacking up for many producers across the region. “I think it’s a combination of several factors coming together. Of course, our commodity…
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Kramer Honored

Published April 26, 2024

Monica Kramer was named by the Minnesota Rural Behavioral Health Provider of the Year by the Minnesota State University-Mankato Center for Rural Behavioral Health. Kramer is a mental health specialist for the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. Kramer also has her…
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Agricult-HER: Monica McConkey

Published March 26, 2024

Monica McConkey is a rural mental health specialist for the State of Minnesota and has her own consulting business, Eyes on the Horizon Consulting. McConkey remains involved in the family farm at Bejou, Minnesota. When asked, McConkey said women are…
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Tragedy Felt Throughout the Ag Community

Published September 1, 2022

The agriculture community is reeling from the August 29 murder-suicide on a farm near Leeds, North Dakota.  Rural mental health specialist Monica McConkey says a tragedy like this has a ripple effect throughout the community. "When these events happen in…
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