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Virginia's new helpline supports wellbeing of farmers
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Mental health check? Virginia farmers can now call AgriStress during times of need
To help farmers cope with the mental and emotional weight of the job, Virginia’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services announced the launch of the AgriStress helpline this summer.
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Virginia's new helpline supports wellbeing of farmers
Clip: Season 1 Episode 17 | 47sVideo has Closed Captions
To help farmers cope with the mental and emotional weight of the job, Virginia’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services announced the launch of the AgriStress helpline this summer.
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