CHOICES

CHOICES

A publication of AAEA

A publication of AAEA

Farm Stress Data Visualization

Devon Mills and S. Aaron Smith

Authors:

Corresponding Author: Devon Mills (dm3167@msstate.edu.edu) is Assistant Professor, Delta Research and Extension Center, Mississippi State University, Stoneville, MS. S.

Aaron Smith (aaron.smith@utk.edu) is Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN.

Acknowledgements:

This project is supported by USDA NIFA Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network: Southern Region Grant No. 2020-70028-32730 from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.

Data Source:

American Farm Bureau Federation and Morning Consult. (2019). “Rural Stress Polling Presentation.” Available at: https://fb.org/newsroom/.

Background:

Stressors such as financial issues, the weather, the economy, and social isolation can negatively impact agricultural
producers. This infographic provides statistics surrounding the issue of farm stress which come from a national survey
conducted by the American Farm Bureau Federation and Morning Consult. The infographic also lists resources that are
available nationwide to assist farmers with their mental health and wellbeing.

Farm Stress Data Visualization