Supporting the designation of May 29, 2026, as "Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day" to raise awareness around mental health in the agricultural industry and workforce and to continue to reduce stigma associated with mental illness.

Key Points

• This resolution asks the House of Representatives to recognize May 29, 2026, as a special day for mental health awareness in the farming industry. It aims to help people talk more openly about mental health and reduce the shame often felt by those struggling with mental illness.
• Bost and other lawmakers highlight that farmers and farmworkers face extreme stress from things they cannot control, like bad weather, labor shortages, and changing market prices. Research shows that farmers are three and a half times more likely to die by suicide than the general public.
• The resolution points people toward existing help, such as the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network. This program connects workers in the agricultural industry to stress relief services and support programs run by the Department of Agriculture.

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