News & Stories
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Farm and Ranch Tax Tips
As many of us know, tax season can be a very stressful time for a farmer/rancher. There are purchases and sales throughout the year, capital expenditures, credits, and deductions… but […]
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Williamson County Workshop Highlights Farmer Veteran Panel
Texas AgrAbility and the BattleGround to Breaking Ground Project in collaboration with the Williamson County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Stiles Farm hosted a farm tour and agriculture business […]
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BattleGround to Breaking Ground and Veteran Farmer Streamlined Eligibility Project Attend Basic Training
The fourth cohort of the BattleGround to Breaking Ground and the Veteran Farmer Streamlined Eligibility pilot project completed their basic training on August 24-26, 2018.
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Managing Stress During the Holidays
The holidays can bring about stress, anxiety, and depression for many people, especially those who live with a mental health condition. It is very important to give extra attention to […]
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Suicide Prevention in Farmers & Ranchers
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. According to the CDC, suicide rates for farmers are five times higher than the general population. Although suicide rates have risen in the last […]
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#PTSD Awareness Day June 27
June 27 is PTSD Awareness Day. PTSD stands for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
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Suicide in Farmers
The suicide rate in farmers surpasses that of any other industry, according to a new study from the University of Iowa. “Occupational factors such as poor access to quality health […]
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Mental Health Awareness #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. We would like to highlight not only the prevalence of mental illness, but methods to assess your mental health and get support for mental […]
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Stress in Farmers and Ranchers #StressAwarenessMonth
It is no secret that farming and ranching is a stressful occupation. With April being National Stress Awareness Month, we would like to bring awareness to stress in farming and […]
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PTSD and the Disabilities of the Post 9/11 War Veteran
The National AgrAbility Project hosted a webinar with Captain Guy Zierk, Marine Corps Wounded Warrior Regiment on December 2, 2015. This session will begin by dispelling the myths and defining […]
