The Farmers First Act introduced in the U. S. Senate by Wisconsin Democrat Tammy Baldwin and Iowa Republican Joni Ernst would increase support for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN), a program the two senators successfully included in the 2018 Farm Bill, Brownfield Ag News reported July 16. The Farmers First Act would increase funding for the FRSAN program, authorizing 15 million per year for the program for the next five years, up from 10 million, and allowing grantees to hire additional staff to support farmers, including behavioral health specialists to provide counseling to agricultural workers. It would also address the unique needs of diverse farming populations, including military veteran farmers and farmers of color.
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