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Why agricultural workers in the West are facing mental health issues

By Staff
Published September 13, 2023 at 1:48 PM MDT
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Farmers and ranchers in the West are being pressured by rising production costs, increased workloads and extreme weather. No wonder they are facing higher levels of stress and mental health issues than other Americans.

The Mountain West News Bureau's Kaleb Roedel reports.

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