Oftentimes in farm families, women represent a key facilitator of communication. That is why John Shutske, of the University of Wisconsin Center for Agricultural Safety and Health, presented “Effective Communication Skills and Strategies to Reduce Stress on the Farm,” a webinar hosted recently by PA Farm Link’s Women in Agriculture program.

…“By listening and respecting people where they’re coming from, and understanding the feelings they’re coming from, and suggesting next steps, you can diffuse a really complex situation,” Shutske said. “Look for the cues that more communication is needed.”