From wildfires to workloads, Western farmers face more stress and mental health issues

From wildfires to workloads, Western farmers face more stress and mental health issues

This story is part of KUNR’s mental health series. On a cloudy day on a crop farm north of Reno, Nev., Zach Cannady tilts his head toward the sky and smiles. That’s... Read more »
Mental health of rural farmers, ranchers and workers a source of concern for Rep. Caraveo and mental health professionals

Mental health of rural farmers, ranchers and workers a source of concern for Rep. Caraveo and mental health professionals

The isolation of rural living, a stigma in asking for help and uncontrollable variables such as the weather and unforeseen costs create unique mental health challenges for agricultural workers nationwide, leading to... Read more »
Depth N Green delivers more mindful munching to the Thursday Kendall Square Farmers Market

Depth N Green delivers more mindful munching to the Thursday Kendall Square Farmers Market

Pushpir Bhetia sells Depth N Green foods and goods at the Kendall Square Farmers Market in Cambridge on Thursdays. (Photo: Susanne Beck) Serendipity would be a good brand name for Pushpir Bhetia’s... Read more »
Elder Black farmers in Mississippi seek a new generation to continue their legacy

Elder Black farmers in Mississippi seek a new generation to continue their legacy

It’s a warm day on Juneteenth in McCool, Mississippi, and Teresa Ervin-Springs needs to take a moment before she addresses the crowd that sits in front of her. In some ways, it... Read more »
When farmers & mid-day meal providers are made to struggle financially, there’s something rotten in the State

When farmers & mid-day meal providers are made to struggle financially, there’s something rotten in the State

09 Jul 2023  |   06:51am IST When farmers & mid-day meal providers are made to struggle financially, there’s something rotten in the State Elected leaders forget that people are under their... Read more »
Utah offering vouchers to farmers with mental health struggles

Utah offering vouchers to farmers with mental health struggles

Estimated read time: 2-3 minutes LOGAN — For as much as he loves farming, T.J. Rhodes knew something didn’t feel right. “I love the lifestyle. I really do,” he said. “But there... Read more »
Farmers, mental health and the arts

Farmers, mental health and the arts

Christopher Weatherly was in town to work with the therapists in the counseling service down the street.  He is a licensed social worker, a graduate student at St. Louis University, writing his... Read more »
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