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Minnesota farmers dealing with unusual levels of stress
9/25/2021 12:10:59 AM



CATEGORIES:
Agriculture
Society & Public Health
AFFECTED AREAS:
Minnesota

Start Date: 8/25/2021 -  
Drought is stressful for Minnesota farmers and ranchers struggling with making difficult choices. A link for mental health help on their Facebook page garnered nearly 2,500 clicks in 18 days as farmers deal with bare pastures and little to no crops to harvest. Telemedicine makes it easier to get support because it can be accessed discreetly. Minnesota Public Radio (St. Paul, Minn.), Aug 25, 2021
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