Free mental health help available to farmers during planting season

(credit: Rusty Halvorson, KFGO Ag News)

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KFGO) –  The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is offering free and confidential tools to farmers, producers, and livestock producers across the state during springtime business and financial challenges. 

Farmer and MDA Spokesperson Meg Moynihan says while she thinks farmers are optimistic and looking toward the future, many came off of a bumpy year in 2023. 

“We felt it was important to remind producers that we have a lot of resources for them to support them and help them with their decision making.” Moynihan says. “There are resources in their communities as well.” 

For immediate help with depression, anxiety, stress, or any mental health concern, farmers can call the Minnesota Farm and Rural Help Line at 833-600-2670 or text “FARMSTRESS” to 898211.