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  • Water: A Secret Weapon in Fighting Stress

    caesweb

    farmer drinking water from a bottle outdoors

    Everybody in farming knows that water is essential in agricultural production. We watch the weather forecasts, pray for rain during dry spells, and worry when too much rain waterlogs the fields.  But did you know that water is a weapon in fighting stress? When you are under stress, your heart rate is up and you’re…

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  • Sleep: It’s not just for babies

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    Alarm clock on bedside table as person stretches in the background

    Last blog I introduced myself as part of the Rural Georgia Growing Stronger initiative at UGA, and said that in every entry I would be providing tips and tools for managing stress and taking care.  My blog will have lots of practical, short (because I know you don’t have a lot of time!) activities and…

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  • Breathe: YOU are the most important asset on your farm!

    Anna Scheyett

    Farmer in front of stacks of hay

    A lot of times, I will talk with farmers and ask them “What is the most valuable asset on your farm?” and hear a lot about tractors and machinery in reply. After they finish, I’ll admit that it was a trick question, because the MOST important asset on a farm is the farmer. Without the…

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