Farming is Tough, But Help is Available
May 06, 2019
No question, farming can be tough in even the best of times. Add in the weather, natural disasters, and economy over the last few years, and it is no wonder why farming is considered one of the most stressful occupations. In recognition of May as Mental Health Month, American Farm Bureau collaborated with Morning Consult on a research poll to learn about factors that affect rural adults and farmers/farmworkers mental health as well as the availability of resources, personal experiences and other issues.
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10 Things To Do To Prepare Your Equipment For Spring
April 02, 2018
The weather is finally starting to get a little warmer in this area, which hopefully means that spring-like weather is on its way to stay (I know, I know, technically spring started almost 2 weeks ago, but it definitely hasn’t felt like it!). With spring, farmers who plant annual crops, or who make hay, are starting to think about spring planting, and that first cutting of hay. Before you head out to the fields, it’s always smart to run through some general maintenance on your equipment…
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