Living in a region that fully experiences all four seasons has its benefits. The beauty of emerging spring, the joy of a cool pool on a hot summer day and the vibrance of a country drive on an autumn afternoon. Even winter can bring its own special spirit with the holidays and blanket of…
Today’s farmers weather more stress than ever before. Our podcasts seek to share important information, tools, and hope through interviews with experts in agriculture and special guests from Purdue University. There’s not much in farming that Mike Wilson hasn’t seen. From being a fifth generation farmer to working nearly 30 years in the Ag industry,…
You might hear someone say that they are “insurance poor” meaning they are covered by any conceivable calamity that could befall themselves or their possessions but are paying a pretty penny to ensure that risk coverage. We have car insurance, home or renter’s insurance, health insurance, personal property insurance and even accident insurance. If you…
The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) was recently awarded a $500,000 grant from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network. ISDA is partnering with Purdue Extension and the Indiana Rural Health Association (IRHA) to reduce mental health stigma and connect individuals engaged in agriculture-related occupations to existing…
Today’s farmers weather more stress than ever before. Our podcasts seek to share important information, tools, and hope through interviews with experts in agriculture and special guests from Purdue University. Nathaan Demers has lived and worked in small towns and rural areas, and knows keeping your privacy while seeking mental health services can be difficult.…
Take a look at this short video discussing Farm Stress. The video is provided courtesy of the Purdue Extension Farm Stress Team. Please share it. Farm Stress YouTube Video
Today’s farmers weather more stress than ever before. Our podcasts seek to share important information, tools, and hope through interviews with experts in agriculture and special guests from Purdue University. After seeing farm stress impact her community, high school student and western Boone County FFA Chapter President Jaden Maze decided she wanted to help. Jaden…
Today’s farmers weather more stress than ever before. Our podcasts seek to share important information, tools, and hope through interviews with experts in agriculture and special guests from Purdue University. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall shares why he is optimistic for the future of farming and how to get more involved with the…
The link at the bottom of this post is to a YouTube video. Dubois County Farmer Kevin Kalb discusses the death of fellow farmer and friend Blake Kalb who took his own life in January, 2020. Kevin talks about the importance of communication and reaching out for help and how a farm can be replaced…
According to a recent American Farm Bureau Federation Poll, a strong majority of farmers and farmworkers say the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted their mental health. More than half of respondents say they are personally experiencing more mental health challenges than they were a year ago. See this link for the full article from the American…
