Rising stress fuels mental health crisis among Montana farmers
Montana farmer Elan Love recounts near loss of Deluge Farms during the 2023 River Road East fire amid droughts, grasshopper plagues, and extreme weather blamed on climate change. The piece links agriculture, mental health, and policy gaps, noting high peril from climate impacts and limited state programs.
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Elan Love
Rosemary
Deluge Farms
Montana
River Road East
Seattle
Missoula
Love
Deluge
World Meteorological Organization
Journal of Rural Mental Health
U.S. Department of Agriculture
State Departments of Agriculture
Absurd Results Court ruling alters firearm ban in Montana DV cases
A 9th Circuit ruling overturns the federal ban on handgun ownership for people convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence under Montana PFMA law. The decision hinges on Montana’s broader assault definitions, including emotional harm, and preserves state protections but may raise gun access risks for survivors and prompt challenges elsewhere.
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Montana
University of Montana School of Law
Andrew King-Ries
U.S 9Th Circuit Court of Appeals
Jermain Charlo
Michael DeFrance
Morgan B. Christen
U.S. Supreme Court
Christen
King Kles
WNO
American Bar Association
Commission On
Celedina Coss
Missoula County
Justice Department
Cass
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