ABOUT GAWA
Georgia farm families are experiencing tremendous stress and challenges
GAWA works to support our agricultural communities and local partners by creating and identifying resources, training, and conversations in support of better mental health on the farm.
JOIN US
Georgia Healthy Farmer Mindset
Each month, GAWA hosts the Georgia Healthy Farmer Mindset monthly Zoom meeting, which focuses on topics related to stress and mental health in the agricultural community.
In 2022, a survey was conducted to assess stress among over 1,650 farmers, spouses, farm managers, and farm workers in Georgia
29%
of farmers thought about suicide at least
once a month
46%
of farmers feared they’d lose their job more than once a month
60%
of farmers reported a lack of access to basic medical care
FOUNDING PARTNERS
Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center
Mercer University School of Medicine
GA Foundation for Agriculture
UGA Extension
GA Dept of Agriculture
Farm Bureau
Call 988 if you or someone you know is struggling or in mental distress.
A coalition of organizations and individuals supporting the health and safety of the Georgia farming community
Contact Us
Phone: (478) 230-5554
Email: info@gafarmstress.org