There are a wide range of activities like walking nature trails, gardening, daily exercise in greenscapes and hunting that can connect people to the healing powers of nature. (Texas A&M AgriLife photos by Courtney Sacco and Michael Miller)

Connection with nature linked to longer and healthier lives

Americans feel less connected to their communities post-COVID, according to a 2023 U.S. Surgeon General’s report on loneliness and social isolation. Montana State University has partnered with MU Extension and the MU Department of Psychological Sciences to study the connection between loneliness and mental health in agricultural workers and rural residents.

Loneliness can be as harmful as smoking

Youth mental health first aid trainings offered this fall

New AgriStress Helpline available to Missouri farmers

New Nebraska Farm Crisis Hotline website is available

Twitter livestream on mental health support for farmers and ranchers set for May 20

(Journal stock photo.)

Prioritizing our farm state of mind

Gardening has positive effects on mental health

  • By By Paul Schattenberg, Texas A&M AgriLife