Classes designed to prevent farmer suicide offered around the state

Farmers and others who work in agriculture are used to helping neighbors, clients, family and friends do chores or make repairs, but they may not know how to help someone having thoughts of suicide, according to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.

A free, half-day safeTALK training sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) will be offered in six locations around the state this fall to help people build the skills they need to offer that help.

 


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