Bill > SRes143

This resolution designates May 29, 2025, as "Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day" to address the mental health challenges faced by agricultural workers and producers. The resolution highlights critical statistics, including that less than 2 percent of the U.S. population (approximately 3.37 million producers) provide food, fuel, and fiber, and there are around 1.6 million farmworkers. Of particular concern are the alarming suicide rates: farmers experience suicide rates 3.5 times higher than the general population, and farmworkers have suicide rates 1.4 times higher than other occupational groups. The resolution aims to raise awareness about the unique challenges in agriculture, such as weather unpredictability, labor shortages, farm succession, and market price fluctuations. It recognizes the important role of agricultural workers and seeks to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health. The resolution also promotes resources like the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network and encourages individuals to observe the day as an opportunity to support mental well-being in the agricultural community.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/143/all-info