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How Stress Affects Brain and Body – Farm Management

Stress is our reaction to a threatening event or stimulus. Such events and stimuli are called “stressors.” People perceive and react to … See more

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Working together to address farmer well-being and mental health

WebStress can affect a farmer’s mental and physical well-being, relationships, and decision-making. A 2019 survey conducted by the American Farm Bureau Federation found that …

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Addressing Farmer Stress and Mental Health with Mental Health …

WebWeCOPE (Connecting with Our Positive Emotions) is a practice and skills-based program featuring 11 targeted activities and “practices” that can measurably …

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A culture of ‘farm safety’ starts with a well-written policy

WebThe farm press is filled with stories of farm injuries, workplace fatalities and life-threatening health concerns from exposure to toxic gases, dusts and other hazards. Articles and …

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Five tools to address stress – Farm Management

WebTaking as little as six deep breaths slowly within 30 seconds can reduce blood pressure and slow your heart rate. Deep, slow breathing is one of the oldest and best-known …

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Counselors have a place in agriculture – Farm Management

WebWith decades of collective agriculture experience, the Wisconsin Farm Center team offers free and confidential financial and transition planning services, conflict mediation, …

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Benefits of Sleep for Mental and Physical Wellbeing

WebGetting enough of these deeper stages of sleep is important to our daytime wellbeing. Sleep plays a vital role in restoring the body’s cells and overall functions, including removing …

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Adult Mental Health First Aid for Wisconsin Agricultural …

WebUniversity of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension is offering virtual and in-person educational programs to help the Wisconsin agricultural community identify …

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February is Heart Health Month — Achieve a Happy Heart!

WebFebruary is Heart Health Month — Achieve a Happy Heart! Stress is everywhere. It’s a part of life, from breakdowns, financial struggles, the weather, relationship issues, and …

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Extension Educators Supporting You(th) – Farm Management

WebThese groundbreaking skills-based fact sheets give family members, neighbors, and youth serving professionals tools to identify, understand and support a youth who might be …

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Covering Wisconsin Helps People Find, Understand, and Enroll in …

WebFor many, the time is now to enroll in health insurance to access care in 2023 – the Healthcare.gov Open Enrollment season now through January 15th. Many …

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The Business Case for Safety on the Farm – Farm Management

WebOn a farm with an annual payroll of $300K, this could mean an annual savings of $1,800 – $6,000 annually (based on 4% W/C rates). 21. Lower healthcare costs. Workplace …

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Communication Strategies for Agriculture Professionals

WebAs agricultural and rural community professionals, it is important to understand how to effectively communicate with farmers and family members who face highly stressful …

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COVID-19 Strategies for Farmers Markets, Vendors and Customers

WebWash your hands regularly for at least 20 seconds with soap and water. Encourage regular hand washing among employees as well. Use hand sanitizer only on …

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Resource page for farmers, farm families, & farm workers

WebA 2019 survey conducted by the American Farm Bureau Federation found that mental health is an important issue to 82% of farmers/farm workers or their families. In addition, …

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Agricultural Community Health – WeCOPE – Connecting Our …

WebThe farm-focused version of WeCOPE originated through a partnership with Dr. John Shutske, director of the UW Center for Agricultural Safety and Health along …

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Substance Use in the Farming Community – Farm Management

WebThe Wisconsin Farm Center can connect farmers struggling with alcohol and substance abuse to mental health services at no cost. If you need immediate help that is available …

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Building a Positive Farm Business Culture

WebFarming continues to be among the deadliest occupations in the U.S. 1 and in Wisconsin 2 with a per-capita workplace death rate that is 7-8 times higher than all other industries …

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COMET – Changing Our Mental and Emotional Trajectory

WebCOMET™ is a short, two-hour program offered by UW – Madison Division of Extension educators for the agricultural and rural communities in Wisconsin. The …

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