N.C. Agromedicine Institute helps farmers manage stress and find support

farmer walking through his soybean field

April is Stress Awareness Month, held annually since 1992 to raise public awareness of the causes and solutions of stress. Many organizations use this month to talk openly about the impact of stress and mental health.   For many farmers across North Carolina, stress, uncertainty, and emotional strain are part of everyday life, especially as the 2026 planting … Read more

May is recognized as Mental Health Month

A recent report from the Government Accountability Office points to an increase in the number of people showing signs of anxiety or depression from 2019 to 2020; from 11% to 38%. No doubt COVID-19 has added extra stress to everyday life, but resources are available to help, including an online directory for producers created by … Read more