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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.…

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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Lawmakers Learn About TransFARMation Project

Published February 21, 2020

Minnesota Department of Agriculture Senior Advisor Meg Moynihan testified before the House Agriculture and Food Finance and Policy Division Thursday about the issue of farm stress. A variety of initiatives were highlighted including the joint effort between MDA and the…

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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TransFARMation: The Proper Attitude Can Help Take on the Challenges

Published February 3, 2020

Bob "Mr. Attitude" Prentice has roots in agriculture, coming from the Wessington, South Dakota area. So, how important is attitude in agriculture? "Attitude is everything, or at least I believe it is," says Bob. "It's not always about having a…

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TransFARMation: Let People Help You

Published January 20, 2020

Binford, North Dakota farmer and rancher Tanner Overby's life changed nearly one year ago on January 30, 2019 when both of his hands got caught in a feed mixer wagon. There were extensive injuries to his hands and arm and…

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Financial Stress Well Below Historical Levels

Published January 9, 2020

Farmers are less optimistic about current conditions, but sentiments improve slightly for the future. The Purdue University/CME Ag Economy Barometer surveys 400 farmers on a monthly basis. Purdue Extension Economist Jim Mintert says about six percent of the farmers in…

TransFARMation: Moving Forward After Loss

Published January 6, 2020

On November 6, 2012, Jack and Mardee Reich and their son, Vander, were returning home from Mayo Clinic where Vander was being treated for a brain tumor. They made it a short way when the family was involved in a…

TransFARMation: Farm Stress in Farm Children

Published December 16, 2019

Stress is certainly a reality in agriculture today. That stress also extends to children on the farm. Maddie Smith's family farms in southeastern Minnesota. While Maddie may only be a freshman in college, she recognizes what is happening on the…

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Helping Manage Farm Stress

Published December 11, 2019

Agriculture groups are coming together to help farmers and ranchers manage stress. Farm Credit, American Farm Bureau Federation and National Farmers Union are partnering on a program to recognize signs of stress for individuals who work with farmers and ranchers.…

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TransFARMation: Self-Care is Not Selfish

TransFARMation: Farmer Opens Up About His Battle With Depression

Lawmakers Learn About TransFARMation Project

TransFARMation: Navigating the Programs Available for Farm Stress

TransFARMation: The Proper Attitude Can Help Take on the Challenges

TransFARMation: Let People Help You

Financial Stress Well Below Historical Levels

TransFARMation: Moving Forward After Loss

TransFARMation: Farm Stress in Farm Children

Helping Manage Farm Stress

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