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TransFARMation: Avoiding “Burnout” on the Farm

Published July 20, 2020

It is easy to burnt out, especially in this COVID-19 world. Family farm coach Elaine Froese encourages farmers and ranchers to consider the roles they have in life. "How are you practicing self care," asks Froese. "How well are you…

TransFARMation

Published July 6, 2020

Have you checked out TransFARMation yet? The podcast series is designed to increase awareness and reduce inhibitions about acknowledging farm stress, as well as highlight the resources available. Local farmers, ranchers and agricultural stakeholders are featured, sharing personal stories and…

TransFARMation: Celebrate the Small Victories in Agriculture

Published June 22, 2020

From low commodity prices to weather extremes, there are many things coming at farmers and ranchers right now. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says there also are milestones that should be celebrated each season. "Although the work is never…

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TransFARMation: Anxiety is an Emotion of the Future

Published June 8, 2020

The weather, markets and coronavirus are a few issues that can crank up anxiety levels. Oak Ridge Teletherapy therapist Cynthie Christensen likes to think of anxiety as an emotion of the future. "Typically, when we feel anxious, it's because of…

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TransFARMation: Farmer Shares His Depression Story, Similarities Seen Between Now and 1980s

Published May 18, 2020

Lake Benton, Minnesota farmer Bob Worth was a 'young gun' when he began farming 50 years ago. That changed during the 1980s when the farm crisis took its toll. As a result, Worth went in to a severe case of…

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TransFARMation: Lean on Others During Difficult Times

Published May 4, 2020

Animal agriculture is dealing with an unprecedented situation with processing plant slowdowns and closures. During this difficult time, Minnesota Pork Board President JoDee Haala, who also serves as director of public affairs at Christensen Farms, says it's important to communicate…

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TransFARMation: Self-Care is Not Selfish

Published April 20, 2020

The coronavirus outbreak has impacted everyone. When it comes to farmers and ranchers, University of Minnesota Rural Stress Task Force Director Emily Krekelberg says COVID-19 has been devastating for the markets. "That is stressing an already stressed population," Krekelberg explains.…

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Practicing Emotional Resilience During COVID-19

Published April 16, 2020

The current reality of the coronavirus is impacting everyone differently. Some are moving forward with business as usual and others are feeling overwhelmed. According to Monica McConkey, a rural mental health specialist with Eyes on the Horizon Consulting, emotional resilience…

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TransFARMation: Farmer Opens Up About His Battle With Depression

Published March 30, 2020

Thomas Duden, who farms in east central Minnesota, has been fighting a battle with depression over the past two years. Thomas says accepting the fact you have depression is hard; asking for help is even harder. It has taken a…

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TransFARMation: Navigating the Programs Available for Farm Stress

Published February 17, 2020

There are still crops in the field and finances are tight. "These issues can be overwhelming," says Minnesota's newest rural mental health specialist Monica McConkey. "A lot of farmers are in chronic stress situations, having been very stressed for several…

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Articles tagged under: mental health

TransFARMation: Avoiding “Burnout” on the Farm

TransFARMation

TransFARMation: Celebrate the Small Victories in Agriculture

TransFARMation: Anxiety is an Emotion of the Future

TransFARMation: Farmer Shares His Depression Story, Similarities Seen Between Now and 1980s

TransFARMation: Lean on Others During Difficult Times

TransFARMation: Self-Care is Not Selfish

Practicing Emotional Resilience During COVID-19

TransFARMation: Farmer Opens Up About His Battle With Depression

TransFARMation: Navigating the Programs Available for Farm Stress

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