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About Farmer Angel Network
Mission
At Farmer Angel Network, our mission is clear: All farmers will be resilient and have healthy, productive lives.​
Vision
To be a model for rural communities to appreciate and celebrate agriculture through farmer-to-farmer fellowship in order to decrease the stigma of mental health and promote the health of its community.
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We are dedicated to building a supportive rural community where mental health is prioritized and farmers feel empowered to seek help through community events, resources, and education.
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In the fall of 2018, the Sauk County community pulled together after a farmer died by suicide. During this challenging time, community members reached out to the family to comfort, support, and listen as they worked through the emotions that followed. As some community members chatted about the extreme sadness and feelings of helplessness surrounding the family and community, a farmer shared that they had also suffered from severe depression and battled many thoughts of suicide in the past. At this point, they realized a need to support the community and families in similar situations.
Our Story
In the fall of 2018, the Sauk County community pulled together after a farmer died by suicide. During this challenging time, community members reached out to the family to comfort, support, and listen as they worked through the emotions that followed. As some community members chatted about the extreme sadness and feeling of helplessness surrounding the family and community, a farmer shared they had also suffered from severe depression and battled many thoughts of suicide in the past. At this point, they realized there was a need to support the community and families in similar situations.
Values
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Community: We empower others and ourselves by listening to, learning from, and respecting others’ experiences with farm stress. We value tour partnerships and believe that community voices are critical to success. We work in community with one another to build a culture of inclusion.
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Relationships: We foster positive relationships through honesty, open communication, and accountability. We meet outreach needs by creating connections among key partners who value and understand agriculture's vital role in our community. We recognize and trust the essential and interconnected nature of all community roles.
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Respect: We appreciate and serve as volunteer members of our coalition's resources. We honor and value each other’s time and talents. We seek to balance life and work priorities as role models for those we seek to conduct education and outreach regarding positive mental health.
Resources
Find Support and Resources for Farmers
Explore our Resources page for trusted tools, local services, and mental health support tailored to farmers. From farm stress relief to suicide prevention, connect with the help you need—because farming comes with challenges, but you don't have to face them alone.
In This Together
