A Morning Consult survey commissioned by the American Farm Bureau and National Farmers Union shows the opioid crisis has struck farm and ranch families much harder than the rest of rural America. Farm Bureau’s Director of Policy Communications Will Rodger says an overwhelming majority of farmers and ranchers surveyed indicated they have been impacted by opioid abuse.
Rodger says the survey also shows that rural adults recognize that opioid abuse can begin accidentally, with the use of what are deemed safe painkillers.
He says both Farm Bureau and Farmers Union want those hurt by opioids to get the help they need.
Rodger says both organizations also want an education campaign to help those impacted by opioid abuse in Rural America.
