Rural Realities
Given the ongoing challenges facing the agriculture industry – low prices, uncertain markets, trade uncertainty, and inclement weather - it’s no surprise that farmers and farm families are experiencing more stress. “Rural Realities” focuses on helping farmers tap into their resilient nature by presenting advice from experts that can help reduce stress, improve a farm’s financial situation, implement good farm family communication skills, and more. ***The department is providing this podcast as a public service, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of department policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the department. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by department employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the department or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact our Department’s General Counsel.
Rural Realities
Latest Episodes
Planting Seeds of Awareness: Farm Safety and Mental Health
Supporting the mental health of farmers and their families takes leadership, a vision, and action. Host Karen Endres from the Wisconsin Farm Center talks to Melissa Ploeckelman Brown, Outreach Specialist for the National Farm Medicine Center an...
Tips on How to Help When Someone You Know is Struggling
There are usually signs - your neighbor’s fields aren’t getting planted as usual, the equipment is sitting idle more than it should, or you haven’t seen them recently. You want to help but you don’t know how. In the final episode of our four-pa...
Never Ending To Do List
Time pressure is the number one stressor identified by Wisconsin farmers. The never-ending to do list is real and the weight of it can be overwhelming. In the third episode of our four-part series for May is Mental Health Month, host Karen Endr...
Talking to Your Kids About Hard Seasons
The second episode of our four-part series for May is Mental Health Month focuses on talking to children when you or your farm are going through a hard time. Join host Karen Endres from the Wisconsin Farm Center as she discusses practical ways ...
Permission to Pause - May is Mental Health Month
Spring is a busy time of year for those in agriculture. Taking the time to pause seems counterintuitive but in this first episode of our four-part series for May Is Mental Health Month, host Karen Endres from the Wisconsin Farm Center talks abo...
