When people think of states where farming and agriculture is big business, Rhode Island probably isn’t top of mind. And while consumer demand for fresh, local foods has increased in recent years, farmers in Rhode Island are still facing significant challenges that threaten their future viability. Morning Host Luis Hernandez spoke with Bryan Jones, president of the Rhode Island FFA Association, about those challenges. On the challenges facing farmers in Rhode IslandJones: Farmers have some of the highest depression rates in the country. A few months ago, I was at a training with the Rhode Island Cooperative Extension Agriculture and Food Systems Fellows.