TransFARMation https://www.rrfn.com/podcast_category/transfarmation/ en-us 2026 - Red River Farm Network Red River Farm Network Red River Farm Network rrfn@rrfn.com Even during the best of times, farming is a stressful business. TransFARMation highlights the need for conversation and openness around farm stress and mental health. This podcast series is also available to download and listen to on iTunes, Spotify and on your favorite podcast app in the Google Play store. Even during the best of times, farming is a stressful business. TransFARMation highlights the need for conversation and openness around farm stress and mental health. This podcast series is also available to download and listen to on iTunes, Spotify and on your favorite podcast app in the Google Play store. agriculture, ag, news, policy, business, report no https://www.rrfn.com/feed/transfarmation-podcast TransFARMation McKenzie Darling Red River Farm Network

Our guests have shared personal stories of farm stress and mental wellness. McKenzie Darling first shared this story in the[more]

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We revisit a TransFARMation episode from June of 2019 with Dale Zahradka. This Lankin, North Dakota farmer shares his family’s[more]

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THis edition of TransFARMation made its debut in May of 2019. Theresia Gillie farms at Hallock, Minnesota and her experience[more]

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In a conversation with American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall, we talked about financial pressures and the impact on[more]

 https://www.rrfn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/030220-TransFARMation-Zippy-Duvall.mp3 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 04:10:16 -0600 17:04 TransFARMation: Continuing the Family Legacy Red River Farm Network

Fran and Mary Ann Miron are in the process of transitioning their Hugo, Minnesota dairy farm to two of their[more]

 https://www.rrfn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/081224-TransFARMation-Miron.mp3 Fri, 09 Aug 2024 10:48:51 -0500 25:18 TransFARMation: A Passion for Farm and Ranch Safety Red River Farm Network

NDSU Farm and Ranch Safety Coordinator Angie Johnson grew up with a passion for the agriculture industry. “I’ve always had[more]

 https://www.rrfn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Angie-Johnson-TransFARMation-2024_02_13_15_23_00.mp3 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 11:11:04 -0500 17:41 TransFARMation: Removing the Stigma Surrounding Mental Health Red River Farm Network

There was a stigma surrounding the topic of mental health in the past. North Dakota State University Vice President of[more]

 https://www.rrfn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/030424-TransFARMation-Lardy-Final-1.mp3 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 09:09:27 -0500 12:53 TransFARMation: A Story of Resiliency Red River Farm Network

Doug Bichler is using his story to inspire others. In 2017, Doug lost his arm in a baler and was[more]

 https://www.rrfn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/02-01-24-Doug-Bichler-TransFARMation-FINAL.mp3 Mon, 19 Feb 2024 06:20:26 -0600 33:32 TransFARMation: Five Years After Selling the Cows Red River Farm Network

With milk prices in the $15 per hundredweight range, dairy farmers are making difficult decisions. Derrick and Amanda Sommers of[more]

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From the uncertainties of weather to high input costs, farming and ranching remains a high stress occupation. In this podcast,[more]

 https://www.rrfn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/022723-TransFARMation-Goehring.mp3 Fri, 24 Feb 2023 11:24:01 -0600 12:23 TransFARMation: Chance Shares His Recovery Journey Red River Farm Network

On July 18, 2022, 15-year old Chance Jacobson was out checking fences. While making a left turn off of the[more]

 https://www.rrfn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/012723-TransFARMation-Jacobson.mp3 Sun, 29 Jan 2023 12:51:31 -0600 17:48 TransFARMation: Unique Stressors Facing Farmers and Ranchers Red River Farm Network

Most farmers enjoyed a good harvest and are experiencing decent markets. However, the high cost of crop inputs has cut[more]

 https://www.rrfn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/122622-TransFARMation-Kopp-Dunham-1.mp3 Fri, 23 Dec 2022 14:08:24 -0600 17:51 TransFARMation: Make Informed Decisions with Help of a Farm Advocate Red River Farm Network

Minnesota’s Farm Advocate program has been in place since 1984, but many people may not be aware of this important[more]

 https://www.rrfn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/103122-TransFARMation-Hesse.mp3 Mon, 31 Oct 2022 02:05:53 -0500 15:40 TransFARMation: Farm Stress Goes Beyond Finances Red River Farm Network

Most people would assume the number of calls to a rural mental health specialist would decline when the farm economy[more]

 https://www.rrfn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/080822-TransFARMation-McConkey.mp3 Fri, 05 Aug 2022 09:49:50 -0500 17:00 TransFARMation: Record Milk Check Offset by Production Costs Red River Farm Network

The milk check has been a roller coaster ride. Record prices this spring have been offset by persistent high production[more]

 https://www.rrfn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/072522-TransFARMation-Sauter.mp3 Fri, 22 Jul 2022 09:24:38 -0500 15:38 TransFARMation: Grain Bin Tragedy Is An ‘If Only’ Moment Red River Farm Network

Bill Lambert made a split second deciison and it cost him his life on February 7, 2002. While at work[more]

 https://www.rrfn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/071122-TransFARMation-Chisholm.mp3 Fri, 08 Jul 2022 09:50:27 -0500 15:19 TransFARMation: Misuse of Prescription Meds is a Rural Threat Red River Farm Network

Nearly 75 percent of farmers surveyed said they have been impacted by the opioid epidemic. These pain meds may be[more]

 https://www.rrfn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/062722-TransFARMation-Meirick.mp3 Wed, 22 Jun 2022 13:43:32 -0500 25:08 TransFARMation: Able to See Both Sides of the Table Red River Farm Network

Brent Meshke has a unique perspective. He raises lambs, hogs, corn, soybeans and alfalfa on his Lake Crystal farm. For[more]

 https://www.rrfn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/061322-TransFARMation-Meshke.mp3 Wed, 08 Jun 2022 09:26:14 -0500 15:07 TransFARMation: The Perspective of a First-Generation Farmer Red River Farm Network

After a life in the city and suburbs, Theresa and Jake Bentz wanted a closer connection to their food and[more]

 https://www.rrfn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/TransFARMation-Theresa-Bentz.mp3 Wed, 25 May 2022 11:52:33 -0500 19:39 TransFARMation: Anxiety Level Rises with Each Case of Avian Influenza Red River Farm Network

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has spread to more than 30 states and has affected millions of birds. The commercial poultry[more]

 https://www.rrfn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/051622-TransFARMation-Erica-Sawatzke.mp3 Wed, 11 May 2022 11:40:40 -0500 16:13 TransFARMation: Worth Shares His Story During Mental Health Awareness Month Red River Farm Network

Lake Benton, Minnesota farmer Bob Worth was a ‘young gun’ when he began farming 50 years ago until the farm[more]

 https://www.rrfn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/050222-TransFARMation-Bob-Worth.mp3 Tue, 26 Apr 2022 11:27:01 -0500 12:54 TransFARMation: Dealing With the Anxiety of Product Shortages Red River Farm Network

Due the supply chain headaches, farmers are dealing with shortages of certain crop protection products, fertilizer and farm machinery parts.[more]

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