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Baldwin, Ernst Lead Bipartisan Bill to Bolster Mental Health Resources for Farmers, Rural Communities

Press Release

Date: May 18, 2023
Location: Washington, D.C.
Issues: Agriculture and Food Health and Health Care

"No person should have to face a mental health crisis on their own, but sadly, too many Wisconsinites in our rural communities don't have anywhere to turn when they need help. Farming is hard, often isolating work with unique challenges like unpredictable weather, fluctuating prices and intensive labor that can take a toll on a person's mental health. Farmers, ranchers and growers are the heart of our rural communities and we can and must do more to support their mental health and well-being. I'm proud to once again partner with Senator Ernst to introduce this bill to increase funding for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network and connect more Wisconsinites with the resources they need to take care of themselves and their loved ones."


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