Articles tagged under: TransFARMation
TransFARMation: Anxiety is an Emotion of the Future
Published June 8, 2020
The weather, markets and coronavirus are a few issues that can crank up anxiety levels. Oak Ridge Teletherapy therapist Cynthie Christensen likes to think of anxiety as an emotion of the future. "Typically, when we feel anxious, it's because of…TransFARMation: Farmer Shares His Depression Story, Similarities Seen Between Now and 1980s
Published May 18, 2020
Lake Benton, Minnesota farmer Bob Worth was a 'young gun' when he began farming 50 years ago. That changed during the 1980s when the farm crisis took its toll. As a result, Worth went in to a severe case of…TransFARMation: Lean on Others During Difficult Times
Published May 4, 2020
Animal agriculture is dealing with an unprecedented situation with processing plant slowdowns and closures. During this difficult time, Minnesota Pork Board President JoDee Haala, who also serves as director of public affairs at Christensen Farms, says it's important to communicate…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…TransFARMation: Farm Leader Says Healing Can Begin by Talking
Published March 2, 2020
Farmers are generally proud, independent and private people. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says we need to move beyond that. "We have to seize the potential in being able to heal ourselves by talking to someone," said Duvall.…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…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…