Farmers First Act of 2025

This bill keeps a mental health support program for farmers and ranchers going through 2030. It continues grants that help states, tribes, and nonprofits run stress assistance services like counseling, helplines, and other resources for people working in farming and agriculture. The bill also makes clear that money for farm helplines and websites can be used for crisis lines too.

Grant recipients can build referral partnerships with local providers so farmers can get a wider range of care. These partners can include Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics, health centers, rural health clinics, federally qualified health centers, and critical access hospitals.

Key points

• Who is affected: Farmers, ranchers, and people in agriculture-related jobs; states, tribes, and nonprofits that run support programs.
• What changes: Extends the stress assistance network, allows helpline funds to cover crisis lines, and encourages referrals to nearby clinics and hospitals for care .
• When: Program is extended through fiscal year 2030.