To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month, the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is once again recognizing rural neighbors through its Heroes of Hope campaign. Heroes of Hope is focused on shedding […]
A Lesson in Mental Health at ‘Trash Beach’
Several Wisconsin Farm Bureau members travelled to Puerto Rico for the American Farm Bureau Annual Convention in January. The conference was an amazing experience full of new knowledge, great friends […]
Farmer Angel Network – Celebration, Appreciation, & Gratitude
What started as a call to action after a local farmer’s death by suicide has become a grassroots effort in Wisconsin to put mental health wellness and support in the […]
Cultivating Mental Health
Spring is a wonderful time of year. Between the mud, field work, equipment breaking down and baby animals being born in places they shouldn’t be, spring brings so much joy […]
A Letter to the Ones I’ve Lost
Hello, again, my dear friend. I thought of you today. I just want to hug and tell you that we are all okay. Oh, how I wish I could see […]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Hosts Second Annual Heroes of Hope Campaign
To celebrate National Mental Health Awareness Month, Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is once again recognizing farmers through its Heroes of Hope campaign. Heroes of Hope is focused on shedding light […]
Elevating the Farm State of Mind
“How are you doing?” It’s a simple question, but it can make all the difference if we’re willing to ask and stop to listen to the answer. Anyone who’s been […]
Poll Shows COVID-19 Taking Toll on Farmers’ Mental Health
A strong majority of farmers/farmworkers say the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted their mental health, and more than half say they are personally experiencing more mental health challenges than they were […]
Mental Health Issues in Rural WI: An Insider Perspective on What Can Happen When Things Go Awry
While I do not typically start my day like the average farmer, I also do not always end my day like the typical mental health provider either. During the week, […]
