A US farmer has used his annual corn maze to send a message he hopes will help save lives.
Picking a theme for their corn maze is an annual tradition for Govin's Meats and Berries in Wisconsin, and this year, the company chose to boost awareness of mental health.
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The 40,000 square metre maze crop has the message "your life matters, talk about suicide", along with a suicide prevention hotline number.
Owner John Govin said on Facebook that he had the idea after a family member took their own life in January.
"We came up with the idea on the way to a funeral of a family member who died from taking their own life," he said.
"Suicide was something we, unfortunately, had to face and learn about."
"We hope to make a difference in someone's life and help them understand that they matter!"
The giant message took four men around five hours to make.
Where to find help and support:
Need to Talk? - Call or text 1737
Lifeline - 0800 543 354 or (09) 5222 999 within Auckland
Youthline - 0800 376 633, text 234, email talk@youthline.co.nz or online chat
Samaritans - 0800 726 666
Depression Helpline - 0800 111 757
Suicide Crisis Helpline - 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)
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