Missouri Department of Agriculture introduces AgriStress helpline

VERONA, Mo. (KY3) – Most areas of Missouri and Arkansas are nonetheless coping with extreme drought situations, and plenty of farmers have had a tense summer season. Now there’s a brand new approach for these farmers to get some assist. The brand new AgriStress helpline is designed to assist farmers of their time of want.

Christi Miller, a spokesperson for the Missouri Division of Agriculture, stated all it takes is one name for assist.

“Simply to pay attention and let the farmer or rancher get the whole lot out that they should get out,” stated Miller.

Miller says the brand new AgriStress helpline is supposed particularly for these in agriculture and their households.

“In the event that they’re sitting in that pickup truck or that tractor, they’ll choose up the telephone and make a telephone name and speak to somebody,” stated Miller.

Verona rancher Jack Miller says this was a very long time coming.

“It’s really easy to get in over your head today and time,” stated Miller.

Miller additionally thinks that is nice for youthful farmers who might be experiencing their worst summer season but.

“I do suppose so,” stated Miller. “I’ve acquired a grandson that’s making an attempt to get into it, and it’s a tricky factor. Lan is excessive, fertilizer is excessive.”

Miller says the aim is to assist farmers and ranchers who don’t have the precise psychological well being sources of their space and are afraid to achieve out.

“We maintain our heads down and maintain shifting ahead, however that doesn’t imply it’s not vital for us to ask for assist,” stated Miller

Miller says you may name or textual content the quantity 24/7 and it’s fully confidential. The quantity is 833.897.2474.

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The helpline is being paid for with $500,000 in grant funds.

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