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Given the ongoing challenges facing the agriculture industry – low prices, uncertain markets, trade uncertainty, and inclement weather - it’s no surprise that farmers and farm families are experiencing more stress. “Rural Realities” focuses on helping farmers tap into their resilient nature by presenting advice from experts that can help reduce stress, improve a farm’s financial situation, implement good farm family communication skills, and more. ***The department is providing this podcast ...
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Real-Life Farming Struggles: Bestselling Author Michael Perry's Latest Work Draws Upon Stories of Rural Life
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40 Acres Deep is a tale of farmer Harold facing a long winter alone. In his small rural community, many farmers and small businesses have left, and the good old days are now just memories. On this episode of the Rural Realities podcast, Michael Perry talks with Karen Endres of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (…
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Tips to Help Farmers Effectively Communicate
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Communicating effectively is important to running a successful farm business, but often farmers aren’t taught how to be good communicators. On this episode of the Rural Realities podcast, Ted Matthews chats with Karen Endres of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), sharing his tips on improving communicatio…
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Ignite Youth in Agriculture with Parker Litterick, Wisconsin State FFA Vice President
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Youth are the next inventors, creators, and business owners for our agricultural enterprises. Hear from one Wisconsin youth who came into agriculture in an nontraditional way, but quickly embraced ag, and is now helping other teens discover their passion for farming by serving as a Wisconsin State FFA Officer. Parker Litterick shares her energy and…
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Simple Tips to Help with Farm Stress & Relationships
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Spring can be a very stressful time for farmers and this year, the weather and markets have given us plenty to worry about. Monica McConkey, a rural mental health specialist, shares three simple tips to help you manage stress, and three things you can do to benefit your relationships on your family farm, with Farm Center’s Karen Endres. We need to …
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Farm Life Helped Teen Adapt After Tragedy
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Growing up on a farm can be stressful, but it also helps develop resiliency. Listen to how growing up on a Wisconsin dairy farm, and having a life in agriculture, helped Sydni Mell and her family adapt after a farm accident. Sydni and Sam used the same mindset that they have used on the farm to keep their heads up, push forward, and make strides in…
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Cultivating Resiliency & Navigating Change
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Navigating change can be stressful for farmers and their families. When we think about operating a successful farm business, planning is critical. Oftentimes, those plans include change. It may be as simple as a new job responsibility or as complex as a farm transition. Peggy Coffeen, Uplevel Dairy Podcast Host & Owner, discusses change with the Fa…
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Difficult conversations can be stressful, especially for farmers working with their families. Dairy Farmer and Mental Health Advocate Randy Roecker discusses how he approaches communications on his generational dairy farm with the Farm Center’s Karen Endres. They touch on using positivity and gratitude, and having a community of people you can talk…
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Addiction - Signs, Recovery and Hope with Megan Wolf, Dual Diagnosis Counselor
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Coping with stress through substance use is not uncommon. Nearly 50 percent of rural Americans and 74 percent of farmers have been directly impacted by opioid misuse, according to a 2017 survey by the National Farmers Union and the American Farm Bureau Federation. Dual Diagnosis Counselor Megan Wolf discusses the signs of addiction, recovery option…
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We all go through times when we feel down or blue. How do you know when you should ask for help? Whether you are dairy farmer, livestock producer, or produce farmer, you and your family experience business challenges that can cause anxiety, stress, and depression. Licensed Clinical Social Worker Jessica Beauchamp discusses the signs and symptoms of…
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Suicide & Mental Health are Real Problems on the Farm with Sara Kohlbeck Director of the Division of Suicide Prevention at the Medical College of Wisconsin
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Farmers and their families constantly experience business challenges that can lead to additional stress, mental health issues, and even suicide. Sara Kohlbeck, a suicide prevention advocate, discusses why we are seeing a higher rate of suicide among farmers with the Farm Center’s Karen Endres. They look at the research Sara has been doing, why farm…
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Let’s Talk Anxiety & Depression on the Farm
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"Let’s Talk Anxiety & Depression on the Farm” with Jes Beauchamp, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Stress is something farmers typically face each day, but when it gets to be too much, it can lead to anxiety and depression. Jes Beauchamp, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Karen Endres from the Wisconsin Farm Center discuss anxiety and depressio…
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Identify & Reset Unhealthy Default Settings
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"Identify & Reset Unhealthy Default Settings” with Penn Vieau, Professional Speaker & Coach It is easy to overemphasize the negative and dismiss the positive things in our lives. Penn Vieau, professional speaker and coach, and Karen Endres from the Wisconsin Farm Center share how these unhealthy default settings can cause stress, fatigue, resentmen…
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Use a Positive Mindset & Gratitude to Handle Daily Farm Stress
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"Use a Positive Mindset & Gratitude to Handle Daily Farm Stress" with Penn Vieau, Professional Speaker & Coach You face many stressors owning and operating a farm business, and for many of you, a multigenerational farm business. Penn Vieau, professional speaker and coach and Karen Endres from the Wisconsin Farm Center share how adopting a positive …
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International Markets Provide Opportunities for Wisconsin Farmers and Agri-Businesses
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"International Markets Provide Opportunities for Wisconsin Farmers and Agri-Businesses" with the International Agri-Business Center at the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Wisconsin exported nearly $3.37 billion in agricultural and food products to 145 countries in 2020. The International Agri-Business Center (IABC…
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AgrAbility of Wisconsin Helps Farmers Keep Doing What They Love
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AgrAbility helps farmers with disabilities or limitations obtain assistive technology and support so they can continue to do their job safely and successfully. Amanda Harguth, Outreach Specialist at AgrAbility of Wisconsin, explains the wide variety of disabilities and limitations that farmers can face and resources available to help them continue …
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Maintaining Farm Viability Through Volatile Times
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"Maintaining Farm Viability Through Volatile Times" by Kevin Bernhardt, UW-Platteville & UW-Extension Navigating day-to-day operations on the farm can be extremely stressful and, even more so when farm viability needs to be evaluated and discussed. Kevin Bernhardt, Professor of Agribusiness at UW-Platteville and UW-Extension Farm Management Special…
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Healing After Farm Stress Turned to Tragedy
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"Healing After Farm Stress Turned to Tragedy" by Brenda Statz, farmer and mental health advocate From fluctuating prices to long work hours, farmers experience an extensive amount of stress every day. It is key to reach out for help and support when that stress starts to impact mental or physical health. Brenda Statz, a farmer and mental health adv…
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"Farmers Facing the Future After 2020" by the Wisconsin Farm Center including Tracy Brandel, Frank Friar, Mike Lochner, Kevin Plante, Jack Ourada, Jeff Swenson and Norm Monsen. From fluctuating prices to supply chain disruptions, 2020 has been a difficult year for farmers. The Wisconsin Farm Center team, comprised of eight individuals with collecti…
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"Navigating Marriage on the Farm" by Ted Matthews, Rural Mental Health Specialist Unlike other occupations, farming often involves the entire family being actively engaged in the operation. As farming comes with daily challenges, it is easy to let stress and tension get in the way of a happy marriage. Ted Matthews, a rural mental health specialist …
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Farm Children: They Experience Stress Too!
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"Farm Children: They Experience Stress Too!" by Monica McConkey, Rural Mental Health Specialist Farming generally comes with a significant amount of stress that can negatively impact everyone involved in the operation including youth of any age. Monica McConkey, a rural mental health specialist from Minnesota, discusses the signs and symptoms of st…
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"Finding Fairness in Farm Transition" by Elaine Froese, Farm Transition Specialist Farmers navigate tough conversations and situations every single day but talking about farm succession and transition is a once-in-a-lifetime event that can come with its own unique set of challenges. Elaine Froese, a farm transition specialist, shares tips and trick…
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Farm Financials: When to Reach Out for Help
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"Farm Financials: When to Reach Out for Help" by Paul Dietmann, Compeer Financial In today’s ever-changing agricultural economic climate, navigating financials on the farm can be difficult and stressful. Paul Dietmann, a senior lending specialist with Compeer Financial, shares tools that can help you better evaluate your financial situation, key in…
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Discussing the "Undiscussabull" by Elaine Froese, Farm Transition Specialist Whether you need to discuss farm viability, succession to the next generation, future visions or just a simple operation change with your family, going into the conversation with healthy conversation tools and the right mind set is key. Elaine Froese, a farm transition spe…
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Navigating Change When the World has Changed
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"Navigating Change When the World has Changed" by Dianne Deaton Vielhuber, Author and Pastor Farming tends to come with a lot of unprecedented changes. From bad weather to ever-changing markets, these changes can be stressful and cause anxiety. Dianne Deaton Vielhuber, an author and pastor, explores how to navigate change in these uncertain times i…
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"Your Brain on Stress" by John Shutske, UW-Division of Extension Given the variety of ongoing challenges facing the agriculture industry, it comes as no surprise that Wisconsin farmers and their families are experiencing extreme amounts stress. While it is normal for everyone to experience stress at some point in their lifetime, prolonged stress ca…
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"Breaking the Stigma on Mental Health" by Renee Sutkay, Journey Mental Health From fluctuating prices to inclement weather, the uncertainty that comes with farming can create a lot of pressure and stress that weighs on you and your family. When the pressure becomes too much and starts to negatively impact your life, there is no shame in reaching ou…
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