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Today's Farmers weather more stress than ever before. Our podcast seeks to share important information, tools, and hope through interviews with experts in Agriculture and special guests from Purdue University. The Tools For Today's Farmers podcast is brou


    • Jun 6, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    Interview with Rob Braun

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 35:24


    Join the Farm Stress Team as we interview Rob Braun, former Cincinnati TV News Anchor and now farmer in Kentucky. In this episode, we hear about Rob's journey to doing what he enjoys. Rob talks about the good and bad that come with farming and how he has overcame some challenges along the way. You won't want to miss this.

    Global Farmer Resiliency with Tony Evangelo

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 26:56


    Tony Evangelo with World Wide Sires talks about the Dairy Industry, global markets, impacts of foreign conflict and the overall resiliency that ties it all together. No matter where you go, Tony sees the community of farmers helping each other and overcoming challenges. World Wide Sires is a subsidiary of Select Sires. https://wwsires.com/ https://www.selectsires.com/

    Learning about ACEs with Dr. Carmen Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 25:23


    Dr. Carmen Jones explains the concept of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and how they affect physical, mental and social emotional health. Relating to the Ag Industry, we talk about how ACEs may affect farmers and farm families.

    A Conversation with Bruce Kettler - Director of ISDA

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 36:42


    Bruce Kettler, Director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture shares his experiences over 30 years in the ag industry. His experiences with stressful situations and how people react bring up good points and remind us to slow down and take a deep breath in a world that is primarily reactive to stress.

    Playing the Hand You're Dealt with Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 32:48


    Lt. Governor of Indiana Suzanne Crouch shares her experiences with stress, her role in state agencies and how people perceive mental health. Her personal experiences combined with her position allow her to impact the lives of Hoosiers for the better.

    The Stress of the Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 35:37


    Susan Baughman talks about the experience of planning the 2022 College Football Playoff Championship held in Indianapolis. From growing up on a farm to running huge events, her insights on stress management create a unique perspective when applied to on-farm life.

    Scott Mitchell Empties the Bucket

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 43:21


    Abby and Bryan sit down with Scott Mitchell, the President and CEO at Sumitomo Chemical America Inc., Regional Headquarters Americas to discuss lifestyles, experiences, corporate agriculture and impacts on the well being of farmers as well as some of his personal experiences that got him where he is today.

    Natural Disasters: Not Just In The Weather

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 31:25


    Ginger Zee, chief meteorologist and managing editor for the climate unit for ABC News talks about her experiences with natural disasters of all kinds, both physical and mental. Her experiences with weather and the lack of control it brings helps her to understand her own mental health struggles and cope with the unpredictability of life. Ginger has authored two books that are now out for readers that focus on mental health; "Natural Disasters: I cover them, I am one" and "A Little Closer To Home: How I Found The Calm After The Storm".

    A Place To Turn In Time Of Need - Farm Rescue

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2021 7:54


    Farm Rescue is an organization providing harvest assistance for farmers who need help with planting or harvest. Visit farmrescue.org for more information, to donate or to voulnteer.

    Just Ranchin' with Dale Brisby at National FFA Convention

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 9:57


    Dale talks about how he copes with stress, finding peace in doing what he loves and his hopes for the future. Check out Dale Brisby online at dalebrisby.com follow him on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. You can also watch his Netflix special "How To Be A Cowboy".

    Overcoming Adversity - "Don't Ever Give Up"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 59:02


    There's not much in farming that Mike Wilson hasn't seen. From being a fifth generation farmer to working nearly 30 years in the Ag industry, Mike has seen his share of adversity. Mike share his stories of overcoming adversity, and how his experiences and people that helped him has inspired a career where he works to help farmers make their jobs easier and less stressful.

    Navigating Food Safety Requirements and New Regulations

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 34:58


    Purdue Extension Food Safety Educator talks about the numerous programs available to farmers for Food Safety support. From mock audits to readiness reviews (and more), Scott encourages growers to look into programs that can be customized for their farm. To learn about free and confidential programs designed to assist farmers with compliance to produce safety rules, visit safeproducein.com or ag.purdue.edu/extension/safeproduce. safeproducein.com ag.purdue.edu/extension/safeproduce

    Preparing Leaders to Advance in Agriculture

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 31:52


    Beth Archer, Executive Director of AgrIInstitute, shares how her organization is working to build the leadership capacity for adults in agriculture. Beth provides information about the Indiana Agricultural Leadership Program and the upcoming collaboration with the Indiana Rural health Association and Purdue Extension, "Healthy Minds, Healthy Lives". For more information, please visit the AgrIInstitute website: https://www.agriinstitute.org/

    Using Technology to Connect With Mental Health Services While Maintaining Your Privacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 28:01


    Nathaan Demers has lived and worked in small towns and rural areas, and knows keeping your privacy while seeking mental health services can be difficult. A Clinical Psychologist, Nathaan teamed up with technology professionals to create web-based mental health services that would be of high-quality and confidential. Mantherapy.org is a free, confidential site that a brief self-assessment and many resources that has been helpful to those that have tried it. Nathaan and his team are also working at creating new web-based services for veterans, first responders, and more. For more information, visit gritdigitalhealth.com. To give Man Therapy a try, click the link below: https://mantherapy.org/

    Gene Marks Shares Information and Business Strategies That Could Improve the Profitability of Your Small Farm

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 45:02


    Gene Marks @genemarks -- you have probably seen Gene as a regular contributor on Fox Business or read his articles in The Guardian, Washington Times, or Forbes. In this episode, Gene talks about business challenges such as working with employees from younger generations, if and when to outsource a function of your farm, areas of your business to consider investing additional resources into, coping with COVID-related restrictions, and his outlook on positive trends in agriculture. Stick around for the entire information-packed episode, because at the 36 minute mark, Gene shares how current bills in congress (infrastructure bill, American Families Act, minimum wage increases, overtime rules changes, independent contractor classification changes, and more) will impact your small farm.

    Dairy Farming and Social Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 23:17


    Derrick Josi is a 4th generation Dairy Farmer, but you might know him from his popular videos about farming on social media. Derrick talks about the unique challenges of running a multi-generational farm and the different things he does to handle that pressure. He also talks about the unique ways social media can benefit farmers. You can find Derrick at: https://tdfhonestfarming.com/ https://www.instagram.com/tdf_honest_farming/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCeoIS2pfSYZ8cFRuZt95dA https://www.facebook.com/tillamookdairyfarmer

    Considerations When Diversifying Farm Income With Solar Energy Fields

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 26:27


    Financial challenges are a common stressor and many farms seek to diversify income streams. More farmers are adding solar energy fields into their business model than ever before. In this episode we talk with Jerrod Bley, Clean Energy Program Director for the Adirondack North Country Association, about things to consider when thinking about incorporating solar energy fields into your farm business.

    Farm Stress From the Youth Perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 32:37


    After seeing farm stress impact her community, high school student and western Boone County FFA Chapter President Jaden Maze decided she wanted to help. Jaden reviewed farm stress research and developed her speech, "Stop the Stigma" for her FFA program in an effort to reduce the stigma of reaching out for mental health support. Through the Rural Communications Project, she has talked about stopping the stigma at her county and at the state level. Jaden joined the Tools For Today's Farmers podcast team to share her experience and how youth can get more involved to help.

    A Conversation With Zippy Duvall

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 26:12


    American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall shares why he is optimistic for the future of farming and how to get more involved with the Farm Bureau family. President Duvall also talks about farm stress, how he copes with stress, and how the Farm Bureau resource "Farm State of Mind" can help farmers get through tough times.

    A Conversation With Ted Mckinney

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 40:20


    Under former Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, Ted McKinney served as Under Secretary of Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs. He shared the motivations and considerations that shaped his approach to creating policies and the pursuit of global trade opportunities, his appreciation for farmers, and why he is hopeful for the future of agriculture.

    Farm Succession Planning

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 30:55


    Educators from the Purdue Extension Succession Planning Team talk about how it's never too early to begin succession planning. They also share information about their upcoming live online series, "Keeping the Farm Resilient in Uncertain Times". To attend this online three-part series, you must register by February 3rd -- more information and registration links are available through the Purdue Women in Agriculture website.

    Risk Management, Interpreting Ag Indexes, And More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 53:06


    Dr. Jason Lusk and Dr. Todd Keuthe from the Agricultural Economics and Center for Commercial Ag at Purdue University discuss risk management options, interpreting Ag indexes, and share where to find the many Purdue programs and reports available to help Indiana farmers.

    A Conversation With the Dillhoff Farm Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 28:28


    Andy and Sara Dillhoff talk about the many farm-related stresses they face, but find working to complete the many small tasks within the work itself can help relieve stress -- and that the overall pride of purpose of "the life" is a reward that makes it all worth it, year after year.

    Keeping Pace on the "Technology Treadmill" and Other Farm Stressors

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 30:20


    Dr. Joe Molnar, Professor of Agricultural Economics in Rural Sociology, discusses his research on stress specific to Farmers and shares resources and ideas to better cope and prepare for the variety of stressors in Farm Life.

    A Conversation With Angela Sorg About Farm Stress

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 41:19


    Angela Sorg, a Health and Human Sciences Education with Purdue Extension with over 20 years of experience as a Mental Health professional, discusses the stressors unique to the farming community, healthy ways to cope with stress, and how Purdue Extension programs like "Weathering the Storm" can help.

    A Conversation With Indiana Farm Bureau President, Randy Kron

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 25:24


    Randy Kron shares Indiana Farm Bureau initiatives that work to give farmers a voice and provide support. He is especially excited about a brand new program, INFB Health Plans, designed to make healthcare more affordable for Indiana farmers.

    A Conversation with Gary Truitt, the Voice Of Hoosier Ag Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 31:11


    Gary talks about his connections to the Indiana agricultural community and the pride he takes in serving the needs of farm families for over 35 years. He also shares information about the Indiana Farm Equipment and Technology Expo, an event that showcases the latest tech to help farmers farm better and more profitably.

    Purdue Basketball Coach Matt Painter

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 32:38


    Coach Painter shares how he leads, motivates, and encourages his players to become mentally and physically stronger and develop into well-rounded individuals, and talks about his hopes for the upcoming season.

    Indiana Farmers and the Purdue Extension Alliance

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 18:35


    Dr. Jason Henderson, Senior Associate Dean and Director of Extension in the College of Agriculture, shares how Purdue Extension continues to serve as an ally to Indiana Farmers.

    Tools For Today's Farmers -- #farmstrong With Armstrong

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 34:52


    Max Armstrong reflects on his lifelong connection to Agriculture, the best advice he was ever given, and the upcoming Farm Progress and Husker Harvest event, the Farm Progress Virtual Experience -- available live September 15, 16, and 17 at farmprogressshow.com or huskerharvestdays.com.

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