Tackling Farmer Mental Health with Dr. Carrie Baker: Inside the Mind Your Melon Farmer Wellbeing Survey
In this powerful episode of the podcast, Taylor and Marshal welcome social scientist Dr. Carrie Baker, a passionate advocate for rural mental health and well-being in agriculture. Dr. Baker played a pivotal role in designing and deploying the Mind Your Melon Farmer Wellbeing Survey, a grassroots initiative focused on mental health in Florida's agricultural communities.
Tune in as Dr. Baker shares her personal story, lived experience, and what inspired her commitment to addressing mental health stigma in farming. The trio dives deep into the origin story behind this groundbreaking survey, discussing how collaboration, strategy, and community partnerships helped bring the project to life.
Whether you're a farmer, mental health professional, or advocate, this episode offers valuable insights into how we can better support the emotional resilience of those who feed us.
🎧 Listen now to hear Dr. Baker’s take on farmer stress, mental health in agriculture, and building hope through data and dialogue.
👉 Don’t forget: check in on your loved ones, check in on yourself—and always remember to Mind Your Melon.
