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Mental Health
We realize there are stressors involved with agriculture, some of which are out of our control. Farmers deal with weather, fluctuating market prices, production and a multitude of unwitnessed challenges. These challenges can put strain on mental well-being.
If you feel farm stress is affecting your mental well-being or the well-being of someone else, you are not alone. Plus, there is a multitude of resources available to support you.
Resources
- Rural Resilience
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Farm Credit has developed training materials focused on mental health and stress management.
- Farm Credit of Virginias Member Assistance Program
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Farm Credit of the Virginias understands the toll farm stress can have on farmers and their loved ones.
To help our customers cope, Farm Credit of the Virginias has sponsored a Member Assistance Program that offers the resources you and your family might need to address personal or work-related challenges. Resources made available through the member Assistance Program & Work-life Services include:
- Assessment and counseling
- Legal services
- Financial services