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“What a pain in the neck!” is a common phrase we all use when something (or someone!) is a real bother. But literal neck pain can be a sign of stress. Of course, if you have neck pain that doesn’t go away or limits your motion, you should talk with your doctor. But minor neck…
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Whenever I talk with producers about stress, the conversation inevitably turns to money. Finances on the farm are some of the biggest stressors for producers—the uncertainty of input costs, commodity prices, farm loan rates, labor costs—it can feel like juggling blindfolded. I’ve been talking a lot about how to manage farm stress, and all the…
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March 18-25 is Georgia Ag week, when we celebrate Georgia’s largest industry. This week, remember to thank a farmer for all they do (though we should do this every week!) If you are a producer, take a moment and think about all you contribute to Georgia. Take a deep breath, and celebrate all that you…
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Friday was International Women’s Day, a day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. Women are central to agriculture, and I’d like to take a minute to think about and celebrate all of the women in agriculture and everything they do. Globally, women make up half of the agricultural workforce. A third…
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In farming, and in lots of occupations, being able to make clear-headed decisions is crucial. We all need to make smart decisions about our actions, our time management, our finances. But sometimes, it is really hard to make good, swift, effective decisions, because we get lost in brain fog. Brain fog goes by many names–fogginess,…
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It’s hard to believe it’s already mid-February. As I was driving to the grocery store yesterday I noticed banks of blooming daffodils, sprouting shrubs, and budding leaves. Yep, Spring is on the way. I know that in February there’s still always the risk of a cold snap, but my guess is that we’re all thinking…
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I was looking through the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Farm State of Mind page (which you should check out—it has all sorts of great resources for wellness and thriving), when I read this quote–“When you feel better, you farm better.” Then I saw that this quote was connected with an online peer-to-peer support network, with…
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One of my favorite words is resilience. Resilience is the ability to get through or recover from tough times. The word actually comes from physics, where resilience is the ability of elastic material to take in energy (like from a blow) and release that energy by springing back to its original shape. It is literally…
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It is always exciting to see creative people doing things to support farmers. One group of producers who don’t necessarily get enough recognition and support is women in agriculture. To help with this, I’m so pleased to tell you about our colleagues from Lincoln County Extension who are establishing a virtual group called Cultivating Connections.…
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