The state is starting a new partnership to help support the mental health of farmers and those living in rural areas.

Soon, FFA chapters will be able to apply for a $1000 grant to build awareness in their schools and small towns. Governor JB Pritzker says as a parent of Gen Z kids, he knows they can be excellent messengers about the importance of talking about mental health.

The farm family resource initiative emergency help line is 833-FARM-SOS and is up and running 24 hours a day for anyone struggling with their mental health.