The demanding nature of farming and ranching has highlighted a growing necessity for mental health resources, prompting the allocation of $250,000 in the Washington state fiscal budget to establish a task force dedicated to studying the need for such resources among producers.
March 14, 2024
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WA to study viability of ag mental health hotline
OLYMPIA – In a move aimed at supporting farmers amidst rising demands for mental health resources, the Washington state legislature allocates funds in the fiscal year 2025 budget to establish a workgroup. This group will specifically concentrate on mental health and suicide prevention within the agricultural community, aiming to address privacy and accessibility concerns.