Join Becca Toms of UConn Extension as she talks with CT Farmers Dishaun Harris (Root Life, New Haven) and Yoko Takemura (Assawaga Farm, Putnam) about the different stresses they face farming in CT and some of the practices they have put in place to help them manage that stress.

To find more information about how you, as a farmer can manage your stress and wellbeing, visit https://www.ctfarmstressrelief.com/

If you feel unsafe and have any thoughts about harming yourself, feel free to call the AgriStress Helpline. It is a free and confidential 24/7 crisis and support line with trained agricultural specialists. You can call or text 833-897-2474 and visit https://www.agrisafe.org/agristress-helpline/

You can also call 988 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

This work is supported by the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Grant, grant no : 2021-70035-3555, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture