Resilient Minds: Managing Stress on the Farm

  • Delayed Planting Resources

    Published on June 24, 2019
    Wet weather and flooding resulted in severely delayed planting and a need to adjust farm management practices. MSU Extension's statewide network of agricultural educators work with farmers and provide informative articles to assist in decision making.

  • How to cultivate a productive mindset

    Published on June 19, 2019
    A guide that includes helpful mindset tactics including using self-talk, breathing, and acceptance.

  • Youth farm stress

    Published on June 19, 2019
    Detailing warning signs of stress in youth and ways you can help the youth in your life, whether you are a parent, guardian or just a friend.

  • How stress affects you

    Published on June 19, 2019
    A helpful list detailing how stress affects your body, your thoughts, your feelings and what you do.

  • Managing stress for farmers and farm families

    Published on June 19, 2019
    Simple techniques and reminders as you deal with stress.

  • Coping with Grief after Losing the Farm

    Published on June 19, 2019
    Steps you can take to help work through the grief associated with losing a farm.

  • How to Talk with Farmers Under Stress

    Published on June 19, 2019
    Warning signs of stress and ways you can help a farmer you know who is going through a difficult time and showing signs of stress. Includes steps to take if you think a near-term crisis is likely.

Stress Management Programs

MSU Extensions has programs that can help both farmers and their families learn more about the causes and cost of stress. Each program offers participants valuable skills that they can start using to help manage stress and anger.

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Stress Less with Mindfulness

Stress Less with Mindfulness is a six-class series for adults and seniors that introduces mindfulness concepts and practices to reduce stress and related symptoms.

RELAX: Alternatives to Anger

Alternatives to Anger helps adults, parents, and caregivers understand and manage anger and stress, and develop the communication and problem solving skills needed for healthy relationships.

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