Addressing The Growing Suicide Rate With Small Farmers
Apr 26, 2018 ·
32m 27s
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Host Doug Stephan reveals a recent study which indicates that the number one cause of concern in the world is Animal Welfare. Next, Doug talks with Government Relations Representative for...
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Host Doug Stephan reveals a recent study which indicates that the number one cause of concern in the world is Animal Welfare. Next, Doug talks with Government Relations Representative for the National Farmers Unionhttp://www.nfu.org, Matt Perdue, who is an advocate for family farmers, ranchers, and rural communities in Congress and the executive branch. He focuses on climate, conservation, energy, health care, rural development, and transportation. In April, a bipartisan group of Senators introduced legislation to provide mental health resources in rural America to address the alarmingly high rate of suicide amongst farmers and ranchers. The bill, FARMERS FIRST encourages Rural Solutions for Immediate Response to Stressful Times. Finally, Doug opines about the FARMERS FIRST Bill.
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Author | Doug Stephan |
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