Empathy for ag could save lives
American farmers and ranchers are 3.5 times more likely to die by suicide than the general population. The stressors for farmers and ranchers are difficult for many in the general population to understand because many of them are difficult to quantify. However, they are not impossible to empathize with when taken a little at a time. Most Americans have felt the pinch of food prices, increased fuel costs, fear for the future of their children, ...
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Newsom’s ‘California way’ would take away your gas-powered car
Newsom has joined a new coalition with other states to spread the “California Way” across the Sierras. Like Newsom, the other governors in this group want to take away your choice to drive a more affordable gas-powered ride, force you to drive a much more expensive electric vehicle, and outlaw oil and gas production coast to coast. Drivers in other states should beware. Read the full article at the Washington Examiner
Bankruptcies in farm country put strain on mental health
Financial stress on farms is often cited as the single biggest stressor for farmers and their families. The 2024 data shows farm bankruptcies are up 55 percent from 2023, a trend that should ring alarm bells not just for lenders. When a farm owner files Chapter 12 bankruptcy, it is considered an avenue of last resort short of liquidating all their assets and exiting the business. The “western region” includes California and Nevada and tied ...
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