Episode 7: Jess Peters opens up about farming, mental health, and how sharing our burdens can help

“Rub some dirt on it” might work for physical problems on the farm, but it’s not always that simple with mental health. In this episode of Cow-Side Conversations, Jess Peters of Spruce Row Farm in Crawford County, Pennsylvania has a candid conversation about some of the thoughts and feelings that many dairy producers have about mental health. From opening up about her own experience with depression to the barriers that many farmers have when it comes to talking about their struggles, she reminds listeners that you are not alone. Jess shares her story and how several of her platforms are helping the agriculture industry have a safe, anonymous space to unload their secrets and take some of the weight off their shoulders.