Chautauqua County Farm Bureau Association

05/11/2026

MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH.
The absence of paid sick days, days off, and limited vacation time traps farmers in a state of chronic stress, preventing essential mental disengagement and increasing the risk of burnout.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, resources like the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline are available.

05/10/2026

05/10/2026

5/10/2026 - MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH.
Farmers work from home! When the home becomes a permanent workplace, the boundary between professional and personal life dissolves, creating an inescapable "always-on" environment that prevents psychological detachment and compounds operational stress.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, resources like the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline are available.

05/09/2026

5/9/2026 - MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH.
Geographically isolated farms limit social interaction and, combined with unique environmental and economic pressures, significantly increase stress, anxiety, and the risk of depression among farmers and farm families.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, resources like the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline are available.

05/08/2026

To celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Week, the CQ County Farm Bureau Association is thrilled to announce the winners of our Buck's BBQ and Steakhouse gift certificate grand prizes. Congratulations to this year’s winners: Rachel Lenington (5th Grade, Cedar Vale Elementary) and Stephani Thigpen (1st Grade, Sedan Elementary). Thank you for all you do!

05/08/2026

5/8/2026 - MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH.
Chronic stress from farming—driven by financial pressures, environmental uncontrollability, and long hours—can cause serious physical and mental health issues, including sustained cortisol elevation that leads to brain shrinkage, specifically in the hippocampus, which directly impairs memory, causes fatigue, and results in poor judgment and impaired decision-making.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, resources like the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline are available.

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05/07/2026

5/7/2026 - MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH.
Farmers often feel generational pressure: Farmers face intense pressure to keep the farm successful for future generations.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, resources like the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline are available.

05/06/2026

5/6/2026 - MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH.
Farmers often avoid seeking mental health help due to stigma and stoicism: Rural culture often prizes independence, causing farmers to view asking for help as a sign of weakness.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, resources like the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline are available.

05/05/2026

5/5/2026 - MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH.
The "Agrarian Imperative" impels farmers to tenaciously cultivate and retain their land to produce food, fiber, and energy, regardless of the hardships involved. This explains why many farmers view the loss of their land as a failure greater than any other personal or financial setback. Many farmers are driven by a deep need to nurture land/animals; the threat of losing the farm is viewed as equally damaging as losing a loved one.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, resources like the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline are available.