A Better Way To Farm Podcast
189: Harvesting Hope: Tending to the Mental Health of the Farming Community
June 26, 2023
In this episode, our guest, Sara Quincer, emphasizes the importance of managing mental health in agriculture. Listen in as we explore strategies to help farmers stay productive during busy times and how to take care of themselves while keeping up with the farm. Sara shares the significance of communication and the growing need for mental health awareness in rural areas. Don't miss this opportunity to get insights on caring for your mental health.

Episode 189 Highlights ✨

 
00:43   Getting to know Sara <<
01:28   Check the 1st episode of our mental health series too!
02:01   Have you also heard some of our episodes on succession planning?
03:37   Memories of dealing with hogs …
04:26   Strategies for farmers to just keep going ß
06:02   More water, less coffee?
07:49   On maintaining healthy relationships …
09:45   Increasing suicide rates amongst farmers?
11:26   Get out of that lonely tractor cab!
13:37   Setting healthy boundaries in work and family
14:43   Saying YES!
17:08   Warning signs to watch out for <<
18:31   Withdrawal and isolation
19:50   Here’s what you need to do to help ß
22:11   On Ag communities and organizations activities …
23:56   Let’s talk about S-A-D <
25:50   Financial stress in Agriculture
26:54   Rural Farmer Stress Management Resources <<
28:23   We are always looking out for farmers who want to add a little bit of money on the side
31:56   Telehealth and Mental Health in Agriculture
33:46   Just get started and don't give up!
34:45   Mental Health and Resources in Agriculture
36:28   Reach out to Sara HERE <
37:17   In case of emergency, take note of these numbers <<
38:20   Again, the importance of Mental Health awareness <
 
 
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Missed the previous episode? We got you covered
BREAKING GROUND: OPENING UP CONVERSATIONS ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH IN AGRICULTURE, EP188