American Family Farmer

Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com begins with the latest Agricultural News, including what you can expect to pay for Thanksgiving dinner this year, New York governor wants to impose limits of 40 hours per week for farm workers, farm accidents are on the rise and the world's largest corn maze pays tribute to James Bond films. Next, we meet Dr. Julie Marfell & Laura Weddle. Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death among Americans. Unfortunately, farmers experience an even worse toll. From 2004 to 2017, 109 Kentucky farmers died by suicide, with those over 64 most at risk. Currently, stressors are the highest they have been in years, with producers suffering with supply chain issues, changing weather patterns and increasing input prices. However, the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and College of Nursing are working to address these issues through a joint program coined BARN, or Bring Action Right Now. We learn all about their unique pro