Dealing with stress on the farm
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August 9, 2022

Dealing with stress on the farm

Weather, pests, diseases, finances, equipment breakdowns, family dynamics – farmers have plenty of sources of stress. Although it’s not possible to eliminate them all, farmers can mitigate the effects of stress through stress management tools. PA Farm Link recently hosted Jennifer Schwytzer, a NY Farm Net personal consultant, to discuss ways to deal with stress

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