Look In The Mirror To Find The Most Important Farm Asset — Dakota Farmer
Bottom Line: Find ways to reduce stress on yourself and check in on your own well-being
By Harlee Kilber
For farmers and ranchers, the daily grind can be monotonous, as if reliving the same day repeatedly. A typical day begins with an alarm set early for morning chores, and then heading out to the field or going on a part run.
There is always a task to be done or something to be fixed. Producers are often pulled in multiple directions, especially during the busy seasons. Overtime, the day-to-day farm tasks build up to the point of being overwhelming.
Farming is one of the most stressful and dangerous occupations in the United States, says Sean Brotherson, a family science specialist at North Dakota State University Extension.