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Cecilia Overton
July 14, 2025
Newsletter ArticleFarmers, ranchers, and those who work in the agricultural industry are the backbone of our society, filling our stomachs and fueling our bodies. However, it is those same farmers and agricultural workers who suffer from real mental health issues every day. Anxiety, burnout, depression, loneliness, addiction, and suicide are just some of the serious mental health issues faced by the agricultural community.
Highlighted here are just a few of the many resources available across Canada and the United States to support people who work in the agricultural industry:
Canada
When you are feeling alone and just need to talk it out, Agtalk is there. A totally anonymous platform where people in agriculture can talk through issues, fears, loneliness, and struggles.
It is a platform where they can offer advice and share stories, providing their experiences with peers who understand and empathize with their unique issues, all with clinical moderation and professional mental health resources at their fingertips. Sign up today to start the conversation.
When you need immediate support, the National Farmer Crisis Line is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Services are free and confidential. The National Farmer Crisis Line is run by ag-informed mental health professionals, trained to understand the challenges that come along with a career and life in agriculture. Just call 1-866-327-6701 (1-866-FARMS01).
United States
When you know you need support but don’t know where to turn, Farm Aid’s Farmer Hotline is there. Whether you’ve just started or have been working in agriculture your whole life, Farm Aid’s Farmer Hotline team is ready and waiting to help direct you to the best possible support. Farm Aid staff answer the hotline Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET / 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. PT.
The American Farm Bureau’s Farm State of Mind campaign aims to build awareness, reduce stigma, and provide access to information and resources that promote the mental health and wellness of farmers and ranchers. From helpful tips and mental health awareness training to peer-to-peer support when you need a helping hand, Farm State of Mind is there.
If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out. Mental health in agriculture matters, and your mental health matters. These resources can save lives; share them with your friends and family. Together, we can help break the stigma surrounding mental health in agriculture.
For even more tools, job opportunities, and mental health resources tailored to the agricultural community, visit AgCareers.com. Whether you're looking for career support or wellness guidance, AgCareers.com is committed to helping you thrive—on and off the farm.
