Anna Scheyett
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These days the idea of taking a break can seem laughable. Between weather disasters, economic stresses, and just the tangles of everyday life, it can feel like we have to run as fast as possible to just barely keep up. Running Isn’t Always Progress Sometimes it all reminds me of Alice in Wonderland. In one…
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One of my favorite bloggers and podcasters is a woman named Steph Schmidt. She is a farmer in Australia and she’s also a psychologist. She writes wonderful, thought-provoking pieces on farmer mental health, and speaks from the true experiences of her own life. The other day I saw something she posted, and it stopped me…
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Today is World Food Day. The United Nations celebrates all the #FoodHeroes in the world who provide us with food that is diverse, nutritious, affordable and safe. Today is a day to celebrate our farmers. The foundational #FoodHeroes, because without you, the rest of the food chain wouldn’t exist. Today, and every day, let’s thank…
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I’ve been thinking a lot lately about losses. When I lost my parents, people were so kind and attentive. There were cards and calls and flowers and casseroles…sooo many casseroles. After a few weeks the outreach faded and it got very quiet. People went back to their regular lives, and the casseroles stopped. That was…
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Well, Hurricane Helene is gone, but the storm’s impact is going to be felt for months and years to come. Many of you had damage to your crops, your trees, your buildings. Others of us, who were luckier, escaped with minor damage. Everyone has seen images of flooding and wind destruction. Everyone’s heart hurts. Stress…
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This past week has been one of vast tragedy. Hurricane Helene cut a path of destruction through Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and into Tennessee and beyond. Everyone is still numb as information about losses continues to come in. I pray that you and your loved ones are all safe. For all our farmers,…
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I was talking with a colleague the other day, and it was very clear that she was struggling with something. She and her husband have a mid-size farm and grow row crops. They work really hard and are raising two beautiful children. When I asked what was wrong, this is what she told me: “My…
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Sometimes when things aren’t going well, or when your mood is in low gear, it can be really hard to get unstuck. As I’ve talked about a lot in this blog, feeling low or stressed is harmful for both your emotional and physical health. So what can you do to jump-start your mood? One of…
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Last week I talked about September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Within this month is 988 Day—a day to make sure everyone knows about the 24/7 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Simply calling or texting 988 or chatting 988lifeline.org will connect a person in crisis to compassionate care and support for any mental health or…
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month – a time to remember the lives lost to suicide, acknowledge the millions more who have experienced suicidal thoughts, and the many individuals, families and communities that have been impacted by suicide. Sadly, farmers have among the highest rates of suicide, and producers and their families have disproportionately struggled…
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