Articles tagged under: TransFARMation
TransFARMation: Seeking Compromise Between the Farmer and the Lender
Published July 29, 2019
Mary Nell Preisler has been involved in the Minnesota Farmer-Lender Mediation Program since the farm crisis of the 1980s and now serves as the statewide coordinator. A farmer in debt has the opportunity to renegotiate, restructure or resolve debt through…TransFARMation: Honor the Family by Being a Business-First Family
Published July 15, 2019
One of the biggest sources of stress in agriculture is transitioning the farm from one generation to the next. Farmer, author and speaker Jolene Brown encourages farmers to operate as a business-first family. "What that means is you honor the…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…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…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…TransFARMation: The Ostrich Syndrome
Published May 20, 2019
Farmers have a lot coming at them right now, including low commodity prices, uncertain trade policies and weather delays during the rush of a busy planting season. None of these issues are things that farmers can control. When overwhelmed, it…TransFARMation: A Survivor’s Journey
Published May 6, 2019
Theresia Gillie of Hallock, Minnesota is a survivor. Faced with financial challenges, her husband, Keith, took his own life just over two years ago. “It isn't something you get over, it's something you live with." Life has changed for Theresia.…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…