{"id":7055887,"date":"2026-09-03T13:08:43","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T13:08:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/agriculture\/finding-support-through-community-three-farmers-share-their-stories-of-resilience-farm-bureau-news\/"},"modified":"2026-09-03T13:08:43","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T13:08:43","slug":"finding-support-through-community-three-farmers-share-their-stories-of-resilience-farm-bureau-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7055887","title":{"rendered":"Finding Support Through Community: Three Farmers Share Their Stories of Resilience | Farm Bureau News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"loop1\">\n<p class=\"voa-body-copy\">Today, the American Farm Bureau Federation\u2019s Farm State of Mind initiative released the first episode in a five-part video series, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fb.org\/farm-bureau-news\/introducing-finding-hope-together-a-farm-state-of-mind-insights-series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Finding Hope Together: A Farm State of Mind\u00ae Insights Series<\/em><\/a>. Every Wednesday in September, we\u2019ll share new episodes that explore different aspects of mental health challenges among farmers and rural communities, and innovative ways people are coming together to find solutions.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"voa-body-copy\">In <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Z-ZjaiFktMw?si=LZxVu47cupBVgcKh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this first episode<\/a>, three farmers with different farm businesses and experiences \u2014 Davis Peeler of South Carolina, Steve Breeding of Delaware, and Whitney Lawson of Oklahoma \u2014 sit down with series moderator Lydia Johnson for a brave and honest conversation about how generational dynamics, divorce, alcohol use, and circumstances that are unique to farming like time spent alone and overworking have impacted their lives, and how they\u2019ve overcome those challenges. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"loop3\">\n<p class=\"voa-body-copy\">Almost anyone involved in farming will relate to pieces of our guests\u2019 stories, and their message is one of encouragement, optimism and support.  In addition to opening up, they share suggestions for farmers who may be concerned about a neighbor, or who are wondering where they might find resources for themselves. <\/p>\n<p class=\"voa-body-copy\">When asked why it\u2019s important for more farmers to tell their stories, Davis Peeler said,  \u201cYou never know how your story may impact someone. It\u2019s not easy to share your story \u2026 but the only weak person is one who won\u2019t seek help. Farming is hard on its own, much less with life\u2019s struggles that come in on top of it.\u201d   <\/p>\n<p class=\"voa-body-copy\">View the full episode, and subscribe to receive others in your inbox, at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fb.org\/initiative\/farm-state-of-mind#hope\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FarmStateOfMind.org<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p class=\"voa-body-copy\">This series will air in September, in observance of Suicide Prevention Month, but our hope is that the conversations spur action year-round. Future episodes will feature grassroots advocates, clinical experts, storytellers and industry stakeholders. The series is meant for anyone looking to support mental health well-being in rural America, whether that\u2019s in your hometown, among your co-op or other network, or on a regional or national scale.\u202f <\/p>\n<p class=\"voa-body-copy\">If you or someone you know needs help, call or text 988 or visit <a href=\"https:\/\/988lifeline.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">988lifeline.org<\/a>.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today, the American Farm Bureau Federation\u2019s Farm State of Mind initiative released the first episode in a five-part video series, Finding Hope Together: A Farm State of Mind\u00ae Insights Series. 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