Hotline for Pa. farmers sees major drop in calls, texts amid mental health crisis

This story was originally published by Spotlight PA. BELLEFONTE — Calls and texts to an emergency line supporting agricultural communities have plummeted in Pennsylvania since a federal grant lapsed. The Shapiro administration is now delivering $100,000 to staff the helpline, though the nonprofit that operates it had also requested funds for promotion. Between February 2022 and June 2024, the AgriStress Helpline — a resource developed by the nonprofit AgriSafe Network — fielded 107 calls and te...