Episode 18: Rural Stress Resources in Minnesota

In this podcast Swine Extension Educators, Sarah Schieck Boelke and Diane DeWitte discuss rural stress resources for farmers and others involved in agriculture. Listen to the podcast:z.umn.edu/PodcastEpisode18 (recorded August 21, 2020) 

Resources mentioned in the podcast as well as other resources:

• The University of Minnesota Extension's Farm and Rural Stress website offers resources for those dealing with farming's current challenges and struggles, including:
  • Mental health
  • Farm financial counseling
  • Farmer-lender mediation
• The Minnesota Department of Agriculture offers three ways farmers and others involved in agriculture can connect with the Minnesota Farm and Rural Helpline:
  • Phone (toll-free): 833-600-2670
  • Text: FARMSTRESS to 898211
  • Email: [email protected]