Why Mental Health Conversations Matter More Than Ever in Agriculture | Merle Massie, The Do More Agriculture Foundation

About this episode

This episode discusses the critical importance of mental health support in agriculture with Merle Massie from The Do More Agriculture Foundation.

Mental health in agriculture is a conversation that continues to grow in importance and urgency. In this powerful and honest episode, Tracy sits down with Merle Massie, Executive Director of The Do More Agriculture Foundation, to explore the real pressures farmers face today and why mental health support in agriculture is more critical than ever. From personal stories to practical resources, this conversation goes beyond the surface to shed light on the realities many in the industry quietly carry. In This Episode, We Cover: • Merle's role at Do More Ag and the organization's mission to support farmers' mental health • Her personal story and what drives her passion for mental health advocacy • The programs, training, and resources available through Do More Ag • What's new and evolving within the organization • A candid look at how farmers are really doing right now amid ongoing global and industry pressures • The deeper, often unspoken challenges in agriculture beyond weather and markets • A powerful and emotional discussion around suicide, including Merle's personal family experience • Risk factors, hindsight, and the importance of open conversations • Frustrations around…

People in this episode

Host: Tracy

Guest: Merle Massie

Topics covered

• mental health
• agriculture
• support resources
• personal stories
• stigma
• advocacy

Keywords

• mental health
• agriculture
• farmers
• support
• advocacy
• resources
• stigma
• suicide
• challenges

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Do More Agriculture Foundation

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