An Iowa State University Extension dairy field specialist says stress is a large factor deciding farmers’ mental health. 

Dr. Larry Tranel said about 50 percent of happiness comes from genetics… 

“But the important part is that 40 percent of it you can control,” he said. “And there’s only about 10 percent of it left over. And what’s that due to; that’s due to circumstances.”

Tranel said farming stress and happiness can largely be tied to markets.

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