Growing agriculture’s people: a stress management tool

Growing agriculture’s people: a stress management tool

Farm owners and workers are more likely to die by suicide than any other occupation. Veterinarians are 2.7x as likely to attempt suicide than the general population. Startling statistics, but a very real look at the stress levels impacting all of us in agriculture. These numbers call for compassion for the people raising our food.

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Agvocates: People Just Like You

“Agvocacy” is the heart and soul of National Agriculture Week. A farmer in Ohio, Mike Haley, coined the “agvocate” term on Twitter a few months ago. It brings together ‘agriculture’ and ‘advocate’ into a singular term that’s representative of the action needed. This posting highlights agvocates from across the country sharing their stores at the Cause Matters Corp. National Ag Week party.

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