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,…
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New Farm Stress Video
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
Podcast: Farm Stress from the Youth Perspective
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…
Podcast: A Conversation with Zippy Duvall
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…
No One Farms Alone – Important Message
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…
Podcast: Farm Succession Planning
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…
COVID-19 Taking Heavy Toll on Farmers’ Mental Health
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…
Podcast: Keeping Pace on the “Technology Treadmill” and Other Farm Stressors
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…
Farm Stress and Diabetes
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…