Supporting Farmers Through Tough Times Inside the Farm Family Resource Initiative
Join host Margo as she sits down with Karen Stallman, an Agricultural Resource Specialist with the Farm Family Resource Initiative (FFRI) at the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. They discuss the unique challenges facing farmers today, from financial pressures to mental health stressors, and how FFRI is making a difference. Through a variety of programs—including a 24/7 helpline, telehealth counseling, and an advisory council of agriculture experts—FFRI offers vital support for Illinois farm families. Learn how this initiative is addressing the mental well-being of farmers and providing resources statewide.
