Findings From PA Animal Agriculture Mental Wellness Survey Now Available

Farming is a rewarding career and lifestyle, but it can be filled with uncertainty and stress. You are not alone in facing these uncertainties. Last week, more than 100 animal agriculture professionals attended the Animal Agriculture Industry Breakfast to discuss the findings from the 2022 PA Animal Agriculture Mental Wellness Survey. The full report and findings are now available.

Conclusions From the Survey:

• Mental health is recognized as an important issue by both farmers and agriculture professionals
• Stress symptoms span the entire animal agriculture community
• Farmers are over-confident and ag industry professionals are under-confident in recognizing and responding to those experiencing mental health issues
• Fear, Financial Stress, and Family Dynamics are the greatest risks associated with stress symptoms
• For those experiencing stress symptoms, obstacles such as cost, embarrassment, availability, and family are present
• Women, younger generations, and larger farms face greater challenges

Findings of this research will allow more targeted development of resources and programs that provide the most benefit for the Pennsylvania animal agriculture community

View the Full Report & Survey Findings