Lauren Van Ewyk from the National Farmers Mental Health Alliance joins WDAY Weather & Ag In Focus.

When a rural family gathered for a weekend wedding in 2012, they never anticipated that, 48 hours later, the celebration would end in the death by suicide of the beloved brother of the groom. The tragedy led his courageous grandmother to make a radical decision. Hear Jeff describe how the event l...

Alabama farmer Lamont Bridgeforth encourages those struggling but reluctant to seek help to look beyond the stigma. He’ll share with Max Armstrong why it is imperative for others to stay aware of the signs of mental illness and check in on loved ones with kindness and compassion.

In this episode, Kelly Garrett of Garrett Land and Cattle visits with Max Armstrong about the realities of life in rural America and the lack of privacy, resources and control there can be. He urges growers to stop trying to shoulder the load of their struggles and talk to a trusted advisor.

Jeff Winton, founder of Rural Minds, introduces the non-profit organization and its sole purpose of supporting mental health in rural communities across the country. Learn more at RuralMinds.org.

Hear agriculture marketer Lisa Homer of FMC discuss with Max Armstrong the realities of mental health awareness in the ag community. She’ll share her own personal struggles and discuss why FMC has made mental health part of its safety priority.