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…
Educators from the Purdue Extension Succession Planning Team talk about how it’s never too early to begin succession planning. They also share information about their upcoming live online series, “Keeping the Farm Resilient in Uncertain Times.” To attend this online three-part series, you must register by February 3. More information and registration links are available…
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…
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. Dr Joe Molnar, Professor of Agricultural Economics in Rural Sociology, discusses his research on stress specific to farmers and shares resources and ideas to better…
November is Diabetes Awareness Month and according to the American Diabetes Association, nearly 34 million Americans have diabetes. Our American Farmers are at risk for developing this disease due to chronic stress and not taking the time for their health. If you or a loved one are concerned about your risk for diabetes please take…
