If someone is leaving farming, neighbors may not discuss what to plant, etc. Some people that are doing ok may feel they need to pay more for services and products to offset losses from people unable to pay their bills. Neighbors might also avoid feelings of fear about their own future on the farm or in the business. One may feel survivors guilt about staying on the farm or in business when a neighbor is not. In death the ritual is a funeral.
Blame makes it easier to distance oneself from the problem and to feel safe.
Rural communities often hold the values of individualism and independence. Distressed families may be blaming others - government, lenders, lawyers, neighbors, etc. Thus, they avoid others. Families in trouble may be putting so much of their time and energy into trying to save the farm or business, they loss contact with others. There are many rural families facing tough economic and emotional times.