Articles tagged under: farm stress
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…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…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…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…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.…Farmers Depend on Their Inner-Circle for Mental Health Info
Published December 3, 2019
The Marshfield Clinic Research Institute surveyed 300 farmers in central Wisconsin to gain perspective on mental health. The study found farmers are more receptive to receiving mental health information from licensed medical providers and their inner-circle of family and friends.…TransFARMation: Maneuvering the Farm Economy and Moving Forward
Published November 25, 2019
Farming and ranching can be overwhelming at times. That's why Minnesota, along with other states, have a Farm Advocate program to help farmers maneuver through the current farm economy. "It's going to be okay, we're going to figure out what…