Episode 18: Rural Stress Resources in Minnesota

Minnesota's Swine & U

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: [e-mail]