In this episode, we cover the often-overlooked, brushed-under-the-rug issue of the need for farmers and produce professionals all along the supply chain to pay attention to their mental health. Amy Sowder talks with Marshal Sewell, who lost his father to suicide after mounting farm tragedies in Florida. Today, Sewell is the strategic accounts manager for open fields of Bayer Vegetable Seeds.

He created a platform, Mind Your Melon, to provide resources and support to people working on the farm and beyond to maintain their wellness, manage stress and find help.

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To find our guest and for more resources on mental wellness:

Mind Your Melon website: https://mindyourmelon.org

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