Supporting the designation of May 29, 2025, as "Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day" to raise awareness around mental health in the agricultural industry and workforce and to continue to reduce stigma associated with mental illness.

This measure names May 29, 2025 as “Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day.” Its goal is to shine a light on mental health needs in the farm and ranch community and to help reduce stigma around getting help. It focuses on people who work in agriculture and the wider agricultural industry . The text supports raising awareness, not creating new programs or rules .

What this means day to day: expect more attention to stress, depression, and other mental health issues that affect farmers, ranchers, and ag workers. Communities, schools, and farm groups may use this day to share resources, hold events, and encourage people to seek help when they need it .

• Who is affected: People working in agriculture and the agricultural industry
• What changes: A national awareness day to highlight mental health and reduce stigma; no new mandates are described
• When: May 29, 2025