How Tailgate Time Brings Mental Health To The Shop Door

The field may be quiet after harvest, but the pressure is loud. We went live from the University of Arkansas Rice Research Station to talk plainly about where the farm economy is right now, why stress is spilling past the shop door, and how to build a support system that actually fits rural life. Therapist Mandy Young shares a frontline view from veteran care, civilian clinics, and church-based counseling, then introduces Tailgate Time—a practical, mobile way to bring mental health to shops, co-ops, and feed stores so folks can take a load off without the stigma. Precision ag trainer Hunter Young adds the dealership and technology angle, tracing how low commodity prices ripple into jobs, sales, and family routines—and how smarter tools can free up time to reconnect. We'd love to hear your feedback! Please reach out to us if you have ideas for future shows or how we can make That Farm Life even better! Email us at [email protected]!That Farm Life is produced by Agri Health Network in conjunction with Grounded Faith Ministries. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net.