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Farm Safety Check: Stress and Wellness

Summary

Check the weather, check the markets, pay the land rent, prepay seed, contract next year’s crop, take the kids to the doctor… The to-do list and bills can seem non-stop. In farming, there’s a lot out of your control, creating stress that can potentially lead to serious impacts on your well-being. Check in on yourself, employees, or family this month to manage stress and remain resilient. Remember that to take care of others, you must take care of yourself. Listed below are some signs and symptoms of stress and tips for what you can do if you recognize these symptoms in yourself or someone you know.