McLean County Farm Bureau

HOW ONE FARMER IS TRYING TO SAVE LIVES –

Dr. Michael Rosmann, fourth-generation farmer in Harlan, Iowa is a resource for struggling farmers to reach out to when they need help. “They often call me at all hours of the day or night…but people sometimes want that personal connection,” said Rosmann. Between three and 12 farmers reach out to him for help every week. He’s been taking calls for years, and he says more people are reaching out now than ever before. USDA says it is working to set up the first federally funded program to help farmers in distress. Support groups, mental health training, and referrals to clinical services will be provided by four regional centers across the country. “I just know that having that available is something that is needed for farmers,” Peters said. (KTUU)