It's a topic that doesn't get nearly enough attention. Or if it does get attention, it's often after something terrible rocks a community. Mental health is a sensitive topic that not everyone is comfortable with. But, we need to talk about it.

On this episode of Kernels, Marlene Eick, Director of Marketing & Communications at Ohio Corn & Wheat, talks with Nathan Brown, a farmer in Hillsboro, Ohio. Nathan is an outspoken advocate for mental health in agriculture and knows the struggles his fellow producers deal with first-hand.

Right now there is a state-wide survey available to growers through The Ohio State College of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Sciences. This survey is completely anonymous and confidential. The results will be used to identify what areas farmers need the most help in and how the College can be utilized.

Please consider taking this survey: https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9pHMUc1n2IMMkgm?Q_CHL=qr

Free Mental Health First Aid Training: https://mha.ohio.gov/supporting-providers/housing-providers/training-learning-series/mental-health-and-first-aid-trainings

About Ohio Corn & Wheat

Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.

For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.