Farm Stress News and Articles

Building mindful body awareness: From the inside out

Published on December 12, 2025
Building mindful body awareness can increase self-compassion and well-being from the inside out!
Tips for Building Your Own Mindfulness Practice

Published on December 12, 2025
Learn how to incorporate mindfulness concepts and practices into your daily routine to improve your overall health and well-being.
New MSU Extension film highlights farmer stress and mental health resources

Published on September 5, 2025
Michigan farmers share powerful stories of resilience and hope in MSU Extension’s new short documentary, Weathering Together, which premiered on September 10, World Suicide Prevention Day.
Recognizing and supporting someone with signs of suicide

Published on July 11, 2025
Warning signs, risk factors and ways to offer support and seek help.
The summertime blues

Published on July 11, 2025
How to recognize signs of Reverse Seasonal Affective Disorder.
Safety first: Forage harvesters and balers pose significant safety risks

Published on June 2, 2025
Forage harvester and baler safety is non-negotiable. For one 23-year-old, the risk and result were tragic.
Strategic succession

Published on March 20, 2025
How to work with family to create a plan for the farm’s future.
The deadly mix of substance use and farm machinery

Published on January 29, 2025
Content warning: This article includes discussions of substance use, injuries, and violent deaths, which may be distressing to some readers. Additionally, some cited sources contain graphic descriptions; readers are encouraged to proceed with caution.
Beyond the land: How regenerative grazing improves farmer wellbeing

Published on December 6, 2024
Did you know how a farmer manages their land could influence their wellbeing? It’s not just about happiness; it's also about feeling accomplished, connected and fulfilled with life.
Why we keep farming when the going gets tough

Published on November 4, 2024
Despite the challenges and stress that come with farming, there are meaningful rewards, personal fulfillment and sense of purpose that keep farmers going.