MSU Extension Managing Farm Stress

Farm Stress News and Articles

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  A day to recognize farmers

  Published on October 4, 2018
  Oct. 12 is National Farmer's Day, a time to recognize the farmers who continue on in spite of the hardships.

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  Responding to stress in farm communities and throughout Michigan

  Published on October 1, 2018
  To help respond to the needs of Michigan farmers and their families, MSU Extension developed the Communicating With Farmers Under Stress workshop.

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  Mental health affects men too, whether we admit it or not

  Published on July 19, 2018
  The first step to addressing mental illness is to talk about it.

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  Responding to stress in farm communities throughout Michigan

  Published on October 1, 2017
  Michigan State University Extension helps to end the stigma surrounding mental health with workshops to help participants practice mindfulness to reduce stress.

• Ten tips for tough times in farming

  Published on March 30, 2017
  Manage farm stress with these ten tips.

• Extreme temperatures can trigger intense emotions in farmers

  Published on June 13, 2012
  Spring heat wave and hard frosts take an emotional toll on growers, farm workers and families.