Study finds 1 in 3 farmers have multiple drinks a week

Farming communities face many of the same barriers to health care as rural communities, but farmers often face additional stigma when asking for help with their mental health. Credit: Andrew Davis Tucker/UGA A new University of Georgia study reveals that 1 in 5 U.S. farmers report binge drinking when they experience high levels of stress. The paper underlines the link between farmers using alcohol to cope with stress. Farming is a uniquely stressful vocation. Farmers work long hours performing labor-intensive, repetitive and often dangerous tasks. In fact, farming is among the top 10 most dangerous jobs in the U.S., according Read More