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Online photo campaign urges farmers to raise awareness about industry struggles

A new campaign which asks farmers to share a fun style photo of them has launched to raise awareness for mental health issues within the community

Mia Willemsen
News and business reporter
clock • 2 min read
Online photo campaign urges farmers to raise awareness about industry struggles

Third-generation farmer from Cumbria, Liz Staley, has started an online campaign to raise awareness for mental health issues within the farming community. Launched by the All Farmers Facebook group, ‘Farmers!...

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