March 2023
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Farming can be lonesome work. Long hours in the field or on a tractor by yourself can be stressful, giving you lots of time to sit and think about all the things that are causing you stress. Research has shown that stress-related hormones are actually higher in people who are lonely and have low social…
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One of the things I have learned in my conversations with farmers and their families is that time is one of the most precious commodities on a farm. There is never enough time to get everything done—the actual farm work, the paperwork for the government, the day-to-day record keeping, equipment repairs, spending time with your…
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