Farm Stress Real Talk with Penn State Extension
The Farm Stress podcast focuses on supporting farmers, farm families, and workers in the commercial agriculture industry who are experiencing stress. In each podcast, we will tackle topics that challenge our farming community, provide constructive suggestions, and build awareness around the potentially stressful conditions affecting farmers.
Farm Stress Real Talk with Penn State Extension
Talking About the Farm’s Future with JJ Barrett
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In this episode, we have a conversation with JJ Barrett from West Virginia University Extension about the importance of starting a conversation among family members about the future of the farm. We explore strategies to open lines of communication even when family members may disagree on the next phase of farm life.
Host, Sonya Nace is an Extension Educator for Penn State. She works with the Food, Families, and Community unit.
Guest, JJ Barrett is a West Virginia University Extension Agent with Agriculture and Natural Resources. His office is in Wood County, West Virginia.