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TransFARMation: Anxiety Level Rises with Each Case of Avian Influenza

Published May 16, 2022

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has spread to more than 30 states and has affected millions of birds. The commercial poultry industry went through a similar outbreak in 2015. Erica Sawatzke is a turkey grower from Kennsington, Minnesota and chairs the…

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TransFARMation: Worth Shares His Story During Mental Health Awareness Month

Published May 2, 2022

Lake Benton, Minnesota farmer Bob Worth was a 'young gun' when he began farming 50 years ago until the farm crisis of the 1980s hit, taking its toll. As a result, he went into a severe case of depression. "It…

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MDA Funds Farm Stress & Rural Mental Health Projects

Published October 28, 2021

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture and 11 project partners have been awarded $500,000 in federal support to address farm stress and rural mental health. The MDA’s ‘Build, Don’t Break’ initiative includes support for mental health counseling, farm advocates, the farm…

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TransFARMation: There is Still Hope

Published June 9, 2021

Drought is a reality for many farmers and ranchers this year. 90-year-old rancher C. Wayne Vance, who lives at Ray, North Dakota, has been through these conditions before. "In 1961 we were really dry and hardly raised a crop," says…

TransFARMation: Trust Your Gut Feeling

Published November 2, 2020

Crop insurance professional Mary Ebnet was diagnosed with severe coronary artery disease three years ago. That came after an original misdiagnosis. Mary says it is important to be your own health advocate. "Hind site being 20/20, I look back on…

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TransFARMation: A Positive Outcome from a Negative Situation

Published August 31, 2020

Agriculture is a stressful business, but that has certainly intensified during COVID-19. South Dakota State University Extension mental health specialist Andrea Bjornestad says the pandemic has definitely increased stress levels. "It adds more stress on top of what agricultural producers…

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TransFARMation: Dairy Farmer Experiences COVID-19 Firsthand

Published August 17, 2020

Clarissa, Minnesota dairy farmer Patrick Lunemann has his own personal experience with the coronavirus pandemic. At the same time, the Long Prairie community in Todd County was experiencing a high number of cases. "We did have a couple of confirmed…

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TransFARMation: Coping with COVID on the Farm

Published August 3, 2020

Coping with coronavirus is a reality for everyone. Hallock, Minnesota farmer Erik Younggren says this pandemic impacts the entire family. "My oldest child is nine years old and the two other girls are six. They haven't seen most of their…

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TransFARMation: Avoiding “Burnout” on the Farm

Published July 20, 2020

It is easy to burnt out, especially in this COVID-19 world. Family farm coach Elaine Froese encourages farmers and ranchers to consider the roles they have in life. "How are you practicing self care," asks Froese. "How well are you…

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Published July 6, 2020

Have you checked out TransFARMation yet? The podcast series is designed to increase awareness and reduce inhibitions about acknowledging farm stress, as well as highlight the resources available. Local farmers, ranchers and agricultural stakeholders are featured, sharing personal stories and…

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Articles tagged under: TransFARMation

TransFARMation: Anxiety Level Rises with Each Case of Avian Influenza

TransFARMation: Worth Shares His Story During Mental Health Awareness Month

MDA Funds Farm Stress & Rural Mental Health Projects

TransFARMation: There is Still Hope

TransFARMation: Trust Your Gut Feeling

TransFARMation: A Positive Outcome from a Negative Situation

TransFARMation: Dairy Farmer Experiences COVID-19 Firsthand

TransFARMation: Coping with COVID on the Farm

TransFARMation: Avoiding “Burnout” on the Farm

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