Many farmers and ranchers suffer from chronic back pain. It can be difficult to tell what the root of the pain is, especially for farmers and ranchers who have existing injuries. According to a new article from Successful Farming, whole body vibrations from farm equipment may be the cause. Photo Credit: USDA from Successful Farming …
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Authored by: Victoria Walsh Working on a farm may sound idyllic, but statistics show, agricultural workers are, in fact, more likely to suffer from extreme stress and depression than others in related industries. Pressures of rural life can negatively impact mental health. With levels of stress and depression in the farming industry increasing year on …
The holidays are known as a happy time for gift giving and holiday cheer, but for many farmers and ranchers, the end of the year brings with it an oversupply of stress. Uncertainty of the future, winter farm tasks, taxes, determining profits and losses, and providing gifts for the family all pile up. Your mental …
to assist individuals with planning, tasks, and organization. March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, so we would like to highlight tools to assist individuals with planning on their agriculture operations and in daily life.
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 workshop in on November 30 & December 1, 2018.
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 your mental health during this time of year.
June 27 is PTSD Awareness Day. PTSD stands for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
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 PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) and other injuries associated with war. Participants will then learn how to navigate the VA (Veteran Administration) and learn how they …
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