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TransFARMation: Taking Time for a Farm Transition

Published September 16, 2019

One of the most stressful situations for farm families is the transition of passing that farm from one generation to the next. Russ Tweiten focuses on succession planning for AgCountry Farm Credit Services. It can be difficult to hand over…

TransFARMation: It’s Okay to Say ‘No’

Published August 26, 2019

Women on the farm face a unique set of stressors. Not only are they actively engaged in the farm business, but they also have vital roles in the household and with the family. Brenda Mack and Shauna Reitmeier are featured…

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TransFARMation: Attitude is Everything

Published August 12, 2019

Doug Bichler, who ranches at Linton, North Dakota, was in a farm accident two years ago while baling hay. "One of the belts must have grabbed my hand. Before I knew it, I was getting pulled in." His life changed…

State Agriculture Department Working on Being “A Connector”

Published July 16, 2019

The economic challenges in farm country right now not only include trade tensions and commodity prices, but also relate to farm stress. In a tough economy, Minnesota Department of Agriculture Assistant Commissioner Whitney Place says the state’s role is to…

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TransFARMation: Dealing with the Uncontrollable

Published July 1, 2019

As a teenager, McKenzie Darling was hospitalized for suicidal ideation. The Langdon, North Dakota native has also had family members and friends that died by suicide. Today, Darling is a mental health advocate who speaks frequently on the warning signs…

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TransFARMation: Shifting the Conversation About Mental Health

Published June 17, 2019

On February 8, 2017, Nathan Zahradka of Adams, North Dakota took his own life. Dale Zahradka, Nathan's father, describes his son as a very caring, gentle person who loved farming and the outdoors. “When he grew up, Nathan was fun…

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TransFARMation: It’s OK To Not Be OK

Published June 3, 2019

With weather, volatile markets and farm policy, everyone acknowledges that there is an issue with farm stress. Yet, it is an issue that people often don't talk about and it can be difficult to ask for help. Doug Kramer, who…

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National Survey Highlights Farmer Stress

Published May 2, 2019

Financial issues, farm/business problems and the fear of losing the farm are just a few factors impacting farmer mental health. That’s according to a national poll sponsored by the American Farm Bureau Federation. The survey says two in five rural…

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Durgan Appoints New Extension Task Force

Published May 1, 2019

University of Minnesota Extension has created a new task force to deal with farm stress and mental health issues. Extension Dean Bev Durgan says work has already been underway, but "I felt it was time to have a more focused…

Soybean Innovation Campus Included in Ag Finance Bill

Published April 25, 2019

The Minnesota Senate has approved the agriculture and rural development bill. This finance bill includes money for the proposed Soybean Innovation Campus at Crookston. Committee Chairman Torrey Westrom says this plant will provide more crushing capacity for soybean farmers in…

Articles tagged under: farm stress

TransFARMation: Taking Time for a Farm Transition

TransFARMation: It’s Okay to Say ‘No’

TransFARMation: Attitude is Everything

State Agriculture Department Working on Being “A Connector”

TransFARMation: Dealing with the Uncontrollable

TransFARMation: Shifting the Conversation About Mental Health

TransFARMation: It’s OK To Not Be OK

National Survey Highlights Farmer Stress

Durgan Appoints New Extension Task Force

Soybean Innovation Campus Included in Ag Finance Bill

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