Farm Stress News and Articles

Slow your breath, improve your health!

Published on January 29, 2024
Slow breathing techniques have been shown to increase feelings of relaxation while decreasing depression, anxiety, and anger.
Shoot for farm safety

Published on January 24, 2024
Ensuring safe firearm storage is vital. Safe firearm storage complies with legal requirements and significantly reduces the risk of accidents, suicides and unintentional harm, fostering a safer environment for families and communities.
Want to live a healthier, more successful life? Play more!

Published on December 22, 2023
Play is more than just fun. It’s essential to overall wellbeing across the lifespan.
Three types of loneliness in farming

Published on November 15, 2023
Understand the factors that drive feelings of social, emotional and cultural loneliness in farming.
Understanding cortisol, the stress hormone

Published on November 10, 2023
In today's fast-paced world, understanding and managing cortisol is the key to reducing stress, boosting your overall health and enhancing your quality of life.
Farm resilience starts with a solid financial foundation

Published on November 3, 2023
How the MSU Extension Farm Business Management Team and their resources can help farms build resiliency.
Mindfulness practice can be formal or informal

Published on October 4, 2023
Practicing mindfulness, formally or informally, has proven health benefits.
Agriservice professionals play important role in suicide prevention

Published on October 4, 2023
Support for farmers starts with the relationships they already have.
New $2.2 billion USDA financial assistance program launched for farmers who have faced discrimination

Published on August 30, 2023
Applications for the program are now open.
Celebrating one year of the 988 National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Published on August 3, 2023
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has accomplished a lot in its first year and has plans for continual improvement.