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Page 18 %u2022 The Midwest Cattleman %u2022 January 2025TIPS FOR COPING WITH FARM STRESSBy Matthew Wilde | CHSLearning how to manage stress during busy seasons on the farm is beneficial to overall health and safety. Tara Haskins, total farmer health director with AgriSafe, provides mental health resources for farmers and tips for maintaining overall health.AgriSafe focusAgriSafe, a national nonprofit organization, works to improve agricultural health and safety. It provides educational training and resources to health and safety professionals to help them deliver exceptional occupational agricultural health care.Haskins says enhancing preventive care services for farm families and communities will improve quality of life and help future generations.Prioritize mental healthFarm and ranch work can be stressful. The first step to good mental health, Haskins says, is taking care of yourself physically. She recommends getting adequate sleep and seeking help from a healthcare provider to do so, if needed. Eating healthy meals at regular intervals is also advised.If stress or worry become a concern, Haskin says, don%u2019t let problems fester.%u201cWe know individuals who seek help early have less severe symptoms and concerns later,%u201d she adds. %u201cIf you are already receiving mental health treatment, stay with it and continue taking prescribed medication. If you have concerns about your treatment, go to your health care provider to find another solution.%u201dStaying connected with loved ones and the community is also important for good mental health, she says.AgriSafe partnershipThe CHS Foundation partners with AgriSafe to provide funding for mental health programs to help farmers and workers manage stress.Haskins says foundation funding helped develop more programming and boost attendance for the AgriSafe Mental Health Innovation Exchange. Participation in the free monthly meetings, where individuals can share innovative mental health programming in their SAVE THE DATESHOW-ME REDSSPRINGFIELD LIVESTOCK MARKETING CENTERSPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2025 %u2022 AT 2:00 PM BULL & FEMALE SALEFOR QUESTIONS CONTACTsales@missouriredangus.comTO BECOME A MEMBER GO TOMISSOURIREDANGUS.COMFor more information go to....MISSOURIREDANGUS.COM