We need your help! We’re partnering with agricultural associations across the state to understand unique stressors of Florida’s farmers and ranchers and the practical steps we can take to help. The Mind Your Melon Farmer Wellbeing study ends November 10. Help us champion mental health in our industry and take the survey today. Participation is completely voluntary and anonymous. Take the survey now: https://bit.ly/4fGAqep
Throughout the course of our work in the #farmstress and #farmerwellbeing space, I’ve been reminded numerous times that “we measure what matters.” However, to this point, we’ve been very limited in ways to truly “measure” the unique stressors of our farm life and their impact on our farm families and communities. And we know that our industry and its members matter. People like Marshal's dad mattered. You and your families matter. We are proud of this unique partnership opportunity with Florida Farm Bureau Federation, UF/IFAS Center for Leadership, and various other industry leaders to bring the Mind Your Melon Farmer Wellbeing Study to the Florida agriculture industry. If you and your family live and work in our state’s agriculture and natural resources industry, We humbly ask that you take the survey and encourage others to participate, as well. Survey Link: bit.ly/MindYourMelonSurvey It’s an uncomfortable topic. It won’t be a quick survey (expect to spend about 15 minutes). But the results will be valuable. Through these efforts, Mind Your Melon intends to build upon the findings to further advocate on the issue, continue fostering a sense of community and support, and develop meaningful resources for those who need them. Please feel free to like and share with your network. We are also happy to have a conversation to explain more about the study with anyone interested.