ROTM | Farming Through the Pressure: You’re Not Alone

About this episode

This episode discusses mental health challenges in the farming community with Bryan Wright from the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation.

In agriculture, strength and resilience are often worn like badges of honor—but behind that strength, many farmers carry heavy mental and emotional burdens. In this episode, we sit down with Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice President Bryan Wright to have an honest conversation about mental health in the farming community. We discuss the unique pressures farmers face, the stigma that often keeps people from speaking up, and why those conversations matter now more than ever. Bryan shares insight on how the industry is working to break down barriers and reminds us that asking for help is not a sign of weakness—it’s a step toward strength. If you or someone you know is struggling, this episode serves as a reminder that you’re not alone and that support is available. You can call or text 988 , the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, to connect with a trained professional any time, day or night.

People in this episode

Guest: Bryan Wright

Topics covered

• mental health
• farming community
• emotional burdens
• support
• resilience

Keywords

• farming
• mental health
• support
• emotional burdens
• resilience
• Tennessee Farm Bureau

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation

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