Rural communities are often perceived as idyllic and peaceful places to live. For many people, however, the social isolation and loneliness associated with living in rural America can negatively impact their mental health. Farmers are among those most affected, as their unique lifestyle and work conditions can contribute to heightened anxiety, stress and depression. And as their mental health suffers, so too does the resilience of our local and nationwide food systems, which depend on farmers to grow crops and raise animals for meat, dairy and egg production.