This month is set aside to focus on mental health, an often quiet issue in the ag industry. To help, farm groups are working to offer more resources they hope will break the stigma and possibly save lives.
The Farm Foundation has developed “Togetherall,” which is a moderated peer-to-peer community where members across the globe can join and help lift each other up. It includes tools for coping and has trained professionals on hand 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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