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Is Farming Stressing you out?!?
Published on November 26, 2019
Series 1 Episode 2: MSU Extension Field Crops Educator, Monica Jean sits down with Abe Pasch, Dairy Farmer and Isabella County Farm Bureau President and Paul Gross, MSUE Educator, to discuss the stresses of farming. -
Farm trials
Published on September 5, 2019
Jeff Dwyer interviews Jeremy Beebe, first generation farmer and owner of Double B Dairy, about his experiences with the MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology program, MSU on-farm research trials and farm stress. -
Rural Resilience: Farm Stress Training Massive Open Online Course
In this course, you will learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of stress and suicide, ways to effectively communicate with people under stress, and ways to reduce stigma related to mental health concerns. What you learn in this course can help your friends, family, neighbors and community during stressful times.
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Nov 9
RELAX: Alternatives to Anger Online Nov9-30 from 1-2:30 PM
November 9, 2021 – November 30, 2021 Zoom
The way we handle our anger affects us and those around us. This class provides some valuable skills to help people communicate through conflict.
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Aug 2
Mindful Monday Lunch and Learn Be Kind to Your Mind 8.2.21
August 2, 2021 11:30AM – 12:30PM Online
Research shows that practicing mindfulness can reduce stress-related symptoms such as worry, depression and physical tension, and may help manage chronic conditions such as cardiac disease and diabetes.
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Jul 19
Mindful Monday Lunch and Learn Begin with a Breath 7.19.21
July 19, 2021 11:30AM – 12:30PM Online
Mindfulness can be defined as paying attention in a particular way; on purpose, in the present moment and nonjudgmentally.
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Aug 18
Be Kind to Your Mind Lunch and Learn 8.18.21
August 18, 2021 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom Online Live Webinar
Be Kind to Your Mind is a one-time workshops to help people learn ways to use quiet restless thoughts and emotions.
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Oct 13
Begin with a Breath Lunch and Learn 10.13.21
October 13, 2021 12:00PM – 1:00PM Online
Mindful breathing has been shown to help regulate emotions and increase focus.
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Aug 4
Maintaining Health During Challenging Times 8.4.21 Lunch & Learn
August 4, 2021 12:00PM – 1:00PM Online Zoom
Maintaining Health During Challenging Times is a part of Mindfulness for Better Living workshops to help people learn ways to use mindfulness to manage everyday stress.
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Aug 9
Mindful Monday Lunch and Learn Laughter is the Best Medicine 8.9.21
August 9, 2021 11:30AM – 12:30PM Online
Research shows that practicing mindfulness can reduce stress-related symptoms such as worry, depression and physical tension, and may help manage chronic conditions such as cardiac disease and diabetes.
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Oct 5
RELAX Alternatives to Anger Online Oct 5-26
October 5, 2021 – October 26, 2021
The way we handle our anger affects us and those around us. This class provides some valuable skills to help people communicate through conflict.
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Oct 18
Mindful Monday Lunch and Learn Mindful Walking 10.18.21
October 18, 2021 11:30AM – 12:30PM Online
Research shows that practicing mindfulness can reduce stress-related symptoms such as worry, depression and physical tension, and may help manage chronic conditions such as cardiac disease and diabetes.
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Aug 10
RELAX: Alternatives to Anger Weekly Aug 10-31 from 1:30-3:00
August 10, 2021 – August 31, 2021 Zoom online live webinar
Alternatives to Anger is a four-part educational series designed to help adults, parents and caregivers increase their knowledge about anger issues and put anger management and healthy relationship skills into practice.
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Aug 11
Caring for the Caregiver Lunch and Learn 8.11.21
August 11, 2021 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom Online Live Webinar
Caring for the Caregiver is a one time workshop to help informal caregivers learn about to cope with stress.
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Aug 3
Changing Negative Self-Talk 8.3.21 at 6pm
August 3, 2021 6:00PM – 7:30PM Online
How we talk to ourselves has an impact on how we handle our stress. By intentionally moving from more positive self talk you can improve your mental and physical health.
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Karen Fifield
Food Safety Educator
fifield@msu.edu
989-785-8016
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Meeting Farm Stress Needs with Tools, Resources and Education
Published on June 8, 2021
Agricultural professionals and their families face unique mental health challenges and often have limited access to mental health providers. Educational programs can help strengthen knowledge of mental health. -
Understanding Credit and Debt
Published on June 19, 2019
Helping farm families in financial distress understand the fundamentals of credit and debit, including credit scores and how to manage debt. -
Legacy of the Land
Published on December 4, 2020
Through the MDARD/FRSAN Legacy of the Land grants, MSU Extension can help you navigate stress and challenges to make sound decisions for your farm. -
MSU Extension launches new farm stress webinar series
Published on August 16, 2019
"Bury Seeds, Not Stress", a new webinar series, is the latest addition to Michigan State University Extension's suite of resources to manage farm stress. The series takes place throughout September, which coincides with National Suicide Prevention Month.
