Farmers can help farmers reduce risk of suicide
Country Folks
September 9, 2026

Farmers can help farmers reduce risk of suicide

Farming is listed by the Bureau of Labor Statistics as one of the most dangerous occupations in the U.S. Add to this the nan cial uncertainty of the work and the long hours, and it’s easy to see why farming is so stressful.

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