Help Is Here: A Resource Roundup for Farmers
- farmerangelnetwork
- Oct 27
- 3 min read
Updated: Oct 30
Farming is more than a job—it’s a way of life, but it can also be incredibly stressful. This blog pulls together helpful videos, podcasts, articles, and stories from the last month that shine a light on farmer mental health and offer down-to-earth tips for managing stress and staying strong.
Thank you to all of these organizations for raising awareness and supporting farmers through challenging situations.
Trigger warning - These resources may mention topics of suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, you can call or text 988.
🎥 Videos
Robin Fitch Main Street Drone Videographers, LLC
A cross-country journey to interview and visually document the real lives of American dairy farmers. Their stories are filled with struggle, resilience, and injustice in an industry that’s often misunderstood. Farmer Angel Network board members interviewed for the documentary.
Rural Minds
A powerful story from a rural college student about how mental health hits close to home—even when you don't know the person.
Watch Michigan farmers open up about stress and how they’re finding hope and help.
🎙️ Podcasts
WRCO The Morning Show with Joy Kirkpatrick
Interview with Wisconsin Agriculture - Extension's Joy Kirkpatrick about an upcoming workshop on "Cultivating Your Farm's Future" designed to help farm families tart their succession plans.
The Rural Well
Tune in to hear about Boundaries, Bullying, and the Courage to Change Old Patterns - boundaries and standing up for yourself—something every farmer can relate to.
💻 Recorded Webinars
AgriSafe Learning
Hear from two generations of farmers on how to stay healthy through chronic stressors unique to farm life, including economic pressures and isolation, and keep the farm going strong.
AgriSafe Learning
Want less tension on the farm? This webinar helps families talk it out and work together.
AgriSafe Learning
Be the person who notices and helps—COMET gives you the tools to step in early and help our rural community members.
📄 Articles
Wisconsin Agriculture - Extension
Tips for talking things out when stress makes it hard to think straight.
Iowa Soybean Association
A fifth-generation Iowa farmer and behavioral health consultant shares how to break the cycle of being stressed, sleepless and silent.
AGDAILY
Rural kids are struggling with mental health, and the culture of agriculture often keeps people from talking about it — but open conversations, mentorship, and community support can make a real difference.
Farm Journal
When the going gets tough, is adjusting your focus enough? Experts say one of the best ways to build resilience and manage stress is to pay attention in the present moment.
Farm Journal
Farming is tough, and suicide rates among farmers are rising — but by sharing stories, watching for warning signs, and offering support, we can help each other hold on to hope and keep going.
DTN/Progressive Farmer
Just checking in with someone can make all the difference—learn how to do it right.
Farm & Ranch Guide
The son of a farmer that died by suicide urges us to check in on each other, bust myths about suicide, and be brave enough to start real conversations—because it can truly save a life.
📰 News Stories
WKOW 27 News features the Wisconsin Farm Center
988 Day reminds us that help is just a call away—check out what Wisconsin offers for farmers.
Check out Farmer Angel Network's Resource page to learn more.
