Title

Let's Talk About It: Take Care of Your Equipment-Take Care of Yourself and Others

(FS2284 March 2026)
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Publication File:
Summary

Suicide in agriculture - we need to talk about it. We take care of our equipment. We also need to take even better care of ourselves and others. Sometimes you need help, and sometimes you are the help. Helpful resources are available.

Lead Author
Lead Author:
Sean Brotherson Ph.D. | Professor and Extension Family Science Specialist, NDSU
Availability
Availability:
Available in print from the NDSU Distribution Center.

Contact your county NDSU Extension office to request a printed copy.
NDSU staff can order copies online (login required).

Publication Sections

Are you worried about someone’s safety? Your own?

Directly ask about your concerns or warning signs of stress:

“Have you thought about hurting yourself or others?”

Directly ask about suicide as it relates to warning signs of stress:

“Do you have a plan?”

Sometimes you need help. Sometimes you are the help.

Resources

  • 9-8-8 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (available 24 hours a day) –
    Call or text 9-8-8, or chat 988lifeline.org
  • FirstLink Help Line (24-hour helpline, services, referral) –
    Call 2-1-1
  • In an emergency, call 9-1-1
  • NDSU Extension –
    Farm/Ranch Stress Resources:
    www.ag.nsu/edu/farmstress