Non Technical Summary
Wholistically addressing farm stress in a systematicmanner requires the use of multiple methods, approaches, and interventions. The relatively nascent nature offarm stress remediation attempts demands careful and purposeful pilot testing, demonstration of effectiveness, and measurement of quality and return on investment. Farmers and ranchers are too hardworking to use their limited time engaging in one-off programs that may (or may not) provide immediate and sustained results. The agriculture community seeks solutions cutting straight to the root cause. The projects included in this proposal aim to do just that. Efforts included herein center around broadening and deeping our understanding of how farm stress affects variousaudiences, and what can be done to effectively manage or reduce the inciting factors.Examining issues related to farm workers, heirs' property, succession planning, and general mental health education will enable the southern region to craft interventions that not only reduce stigma over time, but also increase mitigating resource availability and access. The fourteen projects, and others engaged through our "open call", will become official "SAgE" partners engaged in a truenetwork of collaborators sharing the same aim of supporting farmers and ranchers.

Classification

Knowledge Area (KA)	Subject of Investigation (SOI)	Field of Science (FOS)	Percent
802	6010	3070	100%

Knowledge Area
802 - Human Development and Family Well-Being;

Subject Of Investigation
6010 - Individuals;

Field Of Science
3070 - Psychology;

Goals / Objectives
This proposal focuseson broadening and deepening SAgE's engagement and reach throughout the southern region. Each new project aligns with one (or more) of the SAgE strategic plan goals: (1) Increaseavailability and access to information and providers relevant tothe root causes of farm stress, (2) Offer support services (information and systems navigation; peer engagement; formal network development) to the agricultural community through, (3) Generate and validate resources, and (4) Ensure sustainability by demonstrating value, building capacity, and engaging diverse partners.

Project Methods
Community-based needs assesmentsCommunity-led asset mappingPre/Post program,conference, and training evaluationsSurveys: farmers, ranchers, farm workersInterviews and listening sessions:farmers, ranchers, farm workersData miningProgram delivery (MHFA, QPR, Ag culture)Provision of tele-behavioral servicesProvision of vouchers for legal and mental health services