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TransFARMation: There is Life After Farming

Published April 22, 2019

After a few tough years farming in the 1980s, Randy Koenen found a new career in farm radio. The decision to step away from the farm was difficult. “I was under immense pressure. I couldn’t sleep at night, and I…

An Increase in Farm Bankruptcies in the Midwest

Published March 27, 2019

A report from the Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank shows farm stress and bankruptcies have increased in the upper Midwest. The Federal Reserve ninth district reported 103 chapter 12 bankruptcies in 2018, compared to 79 the previous year. Farmers in the…

Farm Mental Health Bill Moves to the Senate

Published March 5, 2019

The Minnesota House has unanimously passed a bill to help farmers during this difficult farm economy. House Agriculture and Food Committee Chair Jeanne Poppe sponsored the bill. "The season is the reason for seeking funds today," said Poppe. "As winter…

Managing Stress During Stressing Times

Published January 29, 2019

Farmers and ranchers take immense pride in what they do. However, being prideful can sometimes mean those in agriculture don’t always reach out for help. According to Ted Matthews, a rural mental health counselor with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture,…

Lawmakers Hear a Personal Story of Survival

Published January 25, 2019

The issue of farm stress got a hearing before the Minnesota House Agriculture and Food Committee Thursday. Minnesota Department of Agriculture senior advisor Meg Moynihan referenced low commodity prices, health insurance costs and weather as stressors. "We are hearing from…

Resources Available for Families Dealing with Farm Stress

Published January 23, 2019

The Minnesota House Agriculture and Food Committee addressed the issue of the farm economy and stress Thursday. Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen testified in this hearing. "I know farmers in all 87 counties of the state and my rings at…

Poppe Outlines Priorities

Published January 4, 2019

In the current economic environment, Minnesota House Agriculture Committee Chair Jeanne Poppe believes farmers need a helping hand. That would include "farm mediation, legal assistance, farm advocates; if we could increase the money going to that, we could increase the…

Change is the One Constant in Agriculture

Published December 14, 2018

It may be volatile markets, weather or family issues, but everyone is dealing with some issue. "You've got to learn to look after yourself, but you also have to get over yourself." Australian-based consultant Dennis Hoiberg was featured at the Prairie…

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TransFARMation: There is Life After Farming

An Increase in Farm Bankruptcies in the Midwest

Farm Mental Health Bill Moves to the Senate

Managing Stress During Stressing Times

Lawmakers Hear a Personal Story of Survival

Resources Available for Families Dealing with Farm Stress

Poppe Outlines Priorities

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