Farmer mental health: Overcoming the stigma and offering support
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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A great session on mental health conducted by Magistrate Teresa Liston was held at the Municipal Court, Cambridge. We were very pleased to learn there are many available resources within our county ready to help with mental health needs. Thank you to all of our presenters for their support.
Speakers included Bridget Barton, OSU Extension Behavior Field Specialist; Troy Beynon, Cedar Ridge Behavior Health; Wade Danser, Director of Allwell; and Cayle Hanes, Guernsey Health Choices.
The plan we are on is great. It’s comparable to my previous job's plan, and we are a sole proprietor.
To grow a network and gain perspective and knowledge in the industry through personal and professional development has been invaluable. Every day I learn and grow.
The issue of property taxation remains as one of the biggest challenges our members face today. Ensuring agricultural property is valued for its agricultural potential and not development is critical to the continued success of Ohio agriculture.
Farm Bureau is what really got the word out. It’s been one of their goals to get this done.
I could not have done it without the resources I have found through Farm Bureau.
Because we are younger farmers just starting out, Farm Bureau has a lot of good opportunities and resources to help us grow in the future.
Through the Select Partner program, we became educated in farm insurance and weren't just selling policies. It became more and more clear why farmers need an advocate like Ohio Farm Bureau.
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