MN Department of Agriculture receives federal funding to address farm stress, mental health
Austin Daily HeraldNov 09, 2021
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The MDA's "Bend, Don't Break" initiative will build upon existing efforts to connect farmers and rural Minnesotans with resources to help reduce stress, anxiety, and crisis situations, such as the drought that is affecting many
"We know from working with farmers that suicide, farm transition and succession, legal problems, family relationships, and youth stress are crucial issues where we can all make a difference," Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner
The initiative will also enhance the skills and responsiveness of professionals who work with farm families in stress through workshops, trainings, and other resources.
The MDA will partner with 11 organizations, including several that serve Indigenous or emerging/underserved farmers. Partners include:
—American Indian Community Housing Organization
—Big River Farms
—Farmers' Legal Action Group
—Latino Economic Development Center
—Leech Lake Tribal College
—Minnesota Dairy Initiative
—Minnesota Department of Health
—Red River Farm Network
—South Central College
—University of Minnesota Extension
—Urban Farm &
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