The Farmer Stress Production Meeting Model: Acceptability and Feasibility of an Intervention

Authors

Anna Scheyett, University of GeorgiaFollow
Andrea Scarrow, University of GeorgiaFollow
Jennifer Dunn, Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental DisabilitiesFollow
Stephanie Hollifield, University of GeorgiaFollow
Justin Shealey, Echols County Extension, University of GeorgiaFollow
Brian Hayes, Mitchell County Extension, University of GeorgiaFollow

Volume

62

Issue

4

DOI

10.34068/joe.62.04.10

Abstract

Farmers experience high stress levels, but are often reluctant to participate in mental health-specific programming. We tested providing stress supports to farmers by embedding information and resources within existing Extension production meetings. During meetings, farmers were offered blood pressure screenings where providers would also discuss stress; were offered an information packet on stress and health, and listened to a brief talk from a therapist with local roots. Farmers accepted screenings and resources, and several later contacted the therapist. Extension agents, initially cautious about addressing the topic of farmer stress, expressed greater confidence in talking about the issue after these meetings.

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Recommended Citation

Scheyett, A., Scarrow, A., Dunn, J., Hollifield, S., Shealey, J., & Hayes, B. (2024). The Farmer Stress Production Meeting Model: Acceptability and Feasibility of an Intervention. The Journal of Extension, 62(4), Article 10. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.62.04.10