This 60-minute session will explore a sampling of activities and skills that research shows can dramatically reduce personal stress, improve physical health, and cultivate a sense of peace and well-being even for those who live and work in the busy and unpredictable world of agriculture. Whether you are a farm operator, manager, employee, or other professional connected to the ag industry, the We-COPE Program draws from clinical research studies about actions that are shown to make a difference in our lives, relationships, decision making, and sense of well-being. Extension Specialists John Shutske and Educator Amanda Corough will demonstrate skills that can be built into our daily lives and busy routines without a great deal of effort or time. This program builds on and amplifies the strengths and skills that people associated with farming already tend to do well and practice regularly.

For more information and resources visit: https://farms.extension.wisc.edu/farmstress/

Q&A: Submit your questions to the speakers prior/during to the program here.

Farm Ready Research

Learn the most up-to-date information on topics from dairy and livestock production to forage and farm management resources from Extension experts. See the full list of topics at go.wisc.edu/frr2021. Choose the sessions that are applicable to your farm:

• Badger Dairy Insight: Bi-weekly, Tuesdays, 1:00 pm
• Farm Management Fridays: Bi-weekly, 11:00 am
• Focus on Forage: Wednesdays, 12:30 pm
• Small Ruminants: Monthly, Second Tuesday, 7:30 pm