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PIERRE, SD – The suicide rate for those that work in agriculture is 1.5 times higher than those that work in other occupations, says Andrea Bjornestad, SDSU Extension Mental Health Specialist. The disturbing statistic is among the reasons agencies in South Dakota have launched the Agriculture Behavioral Health Voucher Program. The purpose of the voucher […]
PIERRE, SD –Â Rising food prices have added another financial burden on South Dakota families already facing increased costs for essential goods and services during the pandemic and amid a recent spike in inflation. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the average price of food bought for home consumption has risen at double the typical rate of […]