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Crossing the line between farming and gambling
Val Farmer, a clinical psychologist with MeritCare in Fargo ND, argues farming blends risk like gambling and that some farmers cross the line becoming compulsive gamblers. He outlines signs from overreliance on optimistic projections to high debt, asset erosion, and neglect of family welfare. He promotes awareness through his book and rural mental health resources.
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