Jason Haglund was farming on the side while working on helping clients through issues of mental health, addiction and wellness. Since the pandemic started, he's now combing the two to in assisting others.
The discussion over mental health has gone more mainstream during the pandemic. Major changes to lifestyles, working arrangements and general life pressures have created opportunities. Jason Haglund had a career in helping others work through addiction, mental health and wellness issues. He also was trying to attend to his 5th generation family farm in secret. COVID-19 opened the door to merge both interests and help those in agriculture work through mental health challenges.
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