Ag Law in the Field Episode #114 - Ted Matthews (Farm & Ranch Families + Mental Health)
As you may know if you're a long-time listener, mental health is a topic that is near and dear to my heart. With September being National Suicide Prevention Month, I wanted to do an episode focused on mental health in the agriculture context.
So I reached out to Ted Matthews. He has spend his career working with farm and ranch families and now works as a counselor and director of the Rural Minnesota Mental Health Specialists. This organization is state funded and offers counseling to farmers and rural residents in Minnesota free of charge.
Ted joined me on this podcast to talk about the importance of prioritizing mental health, what unique stressors face farm and ranch families, and some tips for those involved in agriculture.
Ted's Contact Information
(Phone) 320-266-2390
Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show
Minnesota Farm & Rural Helpline: 833-600-2670
National Ag Law Center compilation of mental health resources by state
National suicide prevention hotline
Prior mental health podcast with Adrienne DeSutter
Prior mental health podcast with Lesley Kelly
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