https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/topics/farmers-and-farmworkers Rural Health & Human Services News by Topic: Farmers and farmworkers - Rural Health Information Hub en Copyright 2026 Rural Health Information Hub https://www.farmprogress.com/farm-life/mental-health-needs-in-rural-areas-rise-but-access-lags Discusses the need for and lack of mental healthcare in farming communities with a close look at Texas and Oklahoma. Identifies occupational contributors to stress and rural-specific barriers in accessing care. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38258 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600 https://news.nau.edu/women-in-agriculture/ Describes a planned study investigating sources of stress for female farmers in Arizona and resources to support mental health. Discusses the community-based participatory research strategy for the study. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38196 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.farmprogress.com/farm-life/how-better-sleep-keeps-farmers-healthy-and-safe Describes the impact of sleep on safety in farming work and overall health. Discusses the impact of poor sleep and notes that a traditional farming schedule can disrupt sleep patterns. Offers recommendations for good sleep practices and treating common sleep disorders. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38174 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600