Farm Stress Text Message Program for Farmers
From weather to equipment breakdowns, a lot of things can cause stress. Researchers at MSU Extension are conducting a research study to learn more about struggles Michigan farmers experience and what types of information may help.
Farmers know how to take care of their animals and crops, taking careful steps to ensure they are healthy and safe, yet farmers may need support and encouragement to tend to their own mental and physical stress and fatigue. Stress becomes especially intense when an on-farm injury occurs, commodity prices are low or natural disasters decrease yield.
Whether these stresses come from a financial issue or the stresses of everyday life, MSU Extension can help. If you’re concerned about yourself, a family member, a friend or a neighbor MSU Extension has resources and educators that can help you identify and manage stress.
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Contact Us
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- Eric Karbowski
- Community Behavioral Health Extension Educator
- karbows8@msu.edu
Our Impact
91%
learned how to recognize signs of depression, suicide and mental illness
94%
improved understanding of current agricultural financial situation
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participants from 23 states attended the Farm Stress Management Summit
News
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Farm stress research study: Helping Michigan farmers through text message reminders
Published on March 10, 2020
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Pressure on the farm
Published on February 1, 2020
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Farm stress emphasis at 2019 Great Lakes EXPO
Published on November 4, 2019
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Understanding, responding and managing farm stress
Published on September 24, 2019
