The Farmer Angel Network has helped bring the issue of farmers mental health to the forefront in Wisconsin. Dorothy Harms, the chairperson of the Farmer Angel Network of South-Central Wisconsin, explains that they started the network after one of her friends passed away by suicide and knew something had to be done to advocate for the issue. This also led to a sister chapter being formed last year in western Wisconsin by Jennifer Webster who lost her father to suicide. Their goal is to help get the word out about farmer mental health and help families get the help they need for their loved ones that they feel are on the downhill slide. They each explain their stories and they share tips on how to recognize there is an issue with a friend or family member, as well as how to check on them and guide them in the direction for help. They want people to know it is ok not to be ok and that it is hard to take care of others and your farms if you are having a hard time taking care of yourself. The number of the suicide hotline is 988 if you or someone you know is going through a crisis. 

The Farmer Angel Network has helped bring the issue of farmers mental health to the forefront in Wisconsin. Dorothy Harms, the chairperson of the Farmer Angel Network of South-Central Wisconsin, explains that they started the network after one of her friends passed away by suicide and knew something had to be done to advocate for the issue. This also led to a sister chapter being formed last year in western Wisconsin by Jennifer Webster who lost her father to suicide. Their goal is to help get the word out about farmer mental health and help families get the help they need for their loved ones that they feel are on the downhill slide. They each explain their stories and they share tips on how to recognize there is an issue with a friend or family member, as well as how to check on them and guide them in the direction for help. They want people to know it is ok not to be ok and that it is hard to take care of others and your farms if you are having a hard time taking care of yourself. The number of the suicide hotline is 988 if you or someone you know is going through a crisis.

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Join Pam Jahnke for the latest farm news. Heard daily on WOZN 96.7 FM and 1670 AM in Madison Wisconsin from 5-6am. Also heard on affiliate stations all over Wisconsin.

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