Author: Ryan Goodman
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Positive LGBTQ+ Experiences Impact Mental Health
When we talk about LGBTQ+ mental health in agriculture and rural communities, it is easy for the conversation to focus only on the hard parts. And we can’t ignore those. Earlier research on LGBTQ+ farmer mental health has shown high rates of depression, anxiety, and suicide risk among LGBTQ+ people working in agriculture. The Movement…
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Pride Month, Mentorship, and the Work of Allyship
In agriculture, we talk often about leadership and mentorship. We understand the value of someone taking time to answer questions, opening doors for others, making an introduction, or giving a younger person the confidence to keep going. So much of this industry is built on people who have learned from someone else and then turned…
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Why Do We Celebrate Pride Month In Rural Communities?
Pride Month highlights the importance of LGBTQ+ visibility, particularly in agriculture and rural communities where acceptance can be limited. It’s a time for reflection on belonging and safety, encouraging conversations about support for LGBTQ+ individuals. As we approach Pride Month, let’s consider how we can move conversations forward.
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Visibility isn’t just about me
As we step into 2026, it’s nearly impossible to turn on the news or open social media apps and not see how political divides bleed into everyday conversations. It can be easy to question why I keep showing up for conversations about belonging or civility, or what difference it makes when it feels like society…
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They’re Justifying the Violence
I didn’t publish anything here last week, and it wasn’t because I was busy or behind. I was unsettled by what I was watching unfold in Minneapolis and by how quickly it was being discussed, defended, and dismissed afterward. I regret watching the video from the ICE agent’s point of view and hearing Renee Good…
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Top Stories for Pride In Ag in 2025
As we wrap up 2025, I’ve been spending some time looking back at what resonated most with readers on Pride In Agriculture. Substack has brought many new readers this year, and I realize you may not have been around when some of these pieces were first published. So rather than letting them live in an…
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Making Space for Pride In Ag
When I sit here and think about the year for Pride In Agriculture, it was without question the year of greatest impact, as this work continues to grow. Using the stats from my posts, Pride In Ag reached over 380,000 people during the month of June alone. That never involved any viral reels, creative visuals,…
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Your Story Belongs Here
Our community is stronger when more of us are visible. And not just during Pride Month, but in the everyday stories of how we live, work, and are leaders in agriculture and our rural communities. When Pride In Agriculture first began, I started by sharing Q&As from LGBTQ+ people and allies across the agriculture community.…
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Hidden Allyship supporting those around us
Not everyone is out. But that doesn’t mean they’re not here. We’re quick to celebrate the LGBTQ+ people who are visible and vocal. Visibility matters, especially in agriculture, where representation is still finding its footing. But in many rural areas, people may not feel safe being out where they live or work. That’s their choice.…
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Thanks & Gratitude
Thanks and gratitude for your continued support of Pride In Agriculture as we build community to share more stories of allies and LGBTQ+ farmers and ranchers.