On this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast, learn about a confidential mental wellness survey you can take to help your community and others like it and find out about the 988 Lifeline and how it is being put to use across Ohio.
According to a recent survey by the American Farm Bureau Federation, 61% of farmers and farm workers responded that they were experiencing more mental health challenges than they were from one year ago. There’s not a moment to waste on your farm. That’s exactly why the Ohio Agriculture Mental Health Alliance, which includes Ohio Farm Bureau, is asking you to take a confidential survey to help your community and others like it. Find out how you can take part, on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast. Plus, learn about the 988 Lifeline and how it is helping Ohioans from all walks of life overcome crisis situations.
Farmers’ physical and mental health are often compromised by lack of health coverage. Farm Bureau seeks to establish Farm Bureau Health Plans.
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The event focused on the nine dimensions of mental health.
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More seminars are currently in the planning stages, including programs on grass-fed livestock, pasture management, and calving.
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Overcoming this stigma falls upon the shoulders of family, friends, loved ones and the broader community—and it begins with open and honest communication.
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What are the common stressors in Ohio agriculture and how is mental health perceived in rural Ohio? Plus, get details about the upcoming Buckeye Shepherd’s Symposium.
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Mental health resources are available to farmers at farmstateofmind.org and the 988 national suicide and crisis hotline.
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Farm Bureau realizes that it’s been a rough couple of years between overreaching regulations, severe weather during planting/harvesting season, and…
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See the list of survey winners as well as photos from the fair and the Skillathon.
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Learn about a confidential mental wellness survey you can take to help your community and others like it, and find out about the 988 Lifeline and how it is being put to use across Ohio.
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The comprehensive training Feb. 16 covered general agricultural safety, employee health, and mental health well-being
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