We don’t have to be everything people think farmers are, but we often feel like we do

Farming can be one of the most mentally exhausting careers. Let’s face it, the markets and weather are unpredictable, and we place our hopes and dreams on prayer and hard work

If you have ever listened to radio broadcaster Paul Harvey’s “So God Made a Farmer” speech that was given at the 1978 National FFA convention, it’s easy to understand that farmers...

Farmers are 3.5 times more likely to die by suicide than the general population, according to the National Rural Health Association

Checkoff-led research indicates consumers are increasingly seeking ways to ease anxiety, including food-based options

In my life’s journey, I put people into two different categories: drains and radiators

Health — physical, mental, and emotional — is one of the best assets we can have to help us move through our days, and nutrition clearly has a deep connection to how healthy we are and how...

Okay, this week’s article is going to be a little different. Honestly, I just want to complain for a few minutes

I’ve been in a weird situation lately where I want to do more than I can

There are a lot of mantras we tell ourselves or perhaps hear from others when we go through a loss that causes grief: it’s not a big deal, it can be replaced, I have to grieve alone, just be strong,...

As we now move into June, I couldn’t let us move too far on from May — National Mental Health Awareness month — without talking about mental health

Stress is part of life, and in some ways, it can motivate us to do better and be better

What is it about farm kids and mud puddles? They’re like moths to a flame!

Depression is a complex set of emotions, and understanding those feelings can help you support others

Social media makes it hard not to compare our lives to others, but we can be proud of them and ourselves at the same time

No day in farming is easy, but each is special when we keep our eyes open

Your dairy experience can bring value to careers both inside and outside of agriculture

Check up on yourself and those around you as the bleakness of winter is slow to move on

Here’s a short account of what depression really feels like so you can better support those around you

Merriam-Webster states stress is: “. . . a state of mental tension and worry caused by problems in your life, work, etc.” Almost everyone experiences daily stress, as it is pretty much unavoidable