From healthcare providers and nonprofits to county officials and faith leaders, the 2023 Farm Stress Summit welcomes all who want to further their efforts in combatting farm stress within agricultural communities across the state.

Organizers say the goal is to learn from each other, connect communities with existing resources and establish partnerships across organizations.

Speakers will focus on farm family health and wellness, including strategies for enhancing collaborations at the local, state and national level to cohesively support farm families as well as proven and emerging practices for combatting farmer mental health challenges.

Georgia Agricultural Commissioner Tyler Harper will be one of the speakers at the event, along with the state Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Kevin Tanner.

Breakout sessions will focus on identifying and leveraging existing community resources and natural supports as well as developing a list of relevant needs.

The meeting will be held March 20th in Macon.