Farmers First Act of 2025
What this could mean for your district
The Farmers First Act of 2025 extends and revises the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network to provide support for mental health in the agricultural sector. • This program could enhance access to mental health resources for individuals in farming and ranching locally. • Local organizations may benefit from potential grant funding to establish crisis lines and support services. • Questions may arise regarding how effectively the program can connect grant recipients with healthcare providers in rural areas. AI-generated from official bill summary and plain-English note; verify with official text.
Bill details
Bill overview
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Introduced in House
Farmers First Act of 2025 This bill extends through FY2030 and revises the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN). This Department of Agriculture program provides competitive grants to states, Indian tribes, and qualified nonprofit organizations to provide stress assistance programs (i.e., professional agricultural behavioral health counseling, helplines, and resources) to individuals engaged in farming, ranching, and agriculture-related occupations. The bill specifies that the grant funding for farm telephone helplines and websites may also be used for crisis lines. Further, FRSAN grant recipients may establish referral relationships with providers, including Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics, health centers, rural health clinics, and critical access hospitals.
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