Cutting Fences Podcast

Learn about this amazing program with the mission to "PROTECT OUR NATION’S FOOD SECURITY AND SUPPORT THE SUCCESS OF OUR FELLOW SERVICE MEMBERS". Thank you Adam for your service and for sharing your story! To learn more visit the link below. 

https://www.miffs.org/heroestohives

On this episode Jolene Brown talks all about relationships, family business, and being proactive with finances and planning to be able to celebrate your agricultural legacy as it is passed down to the next generation.  

To learn more about Jolene and the work she does visit; jolenebrown.com

On this episode we talk to Kaila Anderson, LMSW as she tells us about her program LandLogic. Kaila talks about the healing that can come from incorporating the connection to the land into Ag mental health. 

To learn more: 
Read the article in the link provided
https://ruralmentalwellness.com/landlogictm-connecting-health-and-identity/

On this episode Susan Harris give us some tips about sleep in the ag population! She was the previous Nebraska Extension Rural Health Wellness & Safety Educator. Susan has done amazing work in regards to researching and supporting the value of sleep in the agricultural population. 

Thank you, Montana Department of Ag for supporting our holistic mental health series! 

On this episode of Cutting Fences I am joined by Jenny Gilbert, owner of Go Rope Clothing Co.  Story from website below. 

"In 2008, while heading steers at a local jackpot, my father’s horse stumbled and fell with him during a run, resulting in a severe, traumatic brain injury.  Defying the doctor’s predictions, he survived and began the painstakingly slow road to recovery with one goal in mind – to rope again.

I encourage each of you to never take your God given abilities and life’s opportunities for granted.  God didn’t create us to be spectators.   Live boldly.  Pursue your passion.  Count your blessings.

You never know when you might back in the box to run your last steer.  To that I say, “Life is short.  Go Rope.”"

~Jenny Gilbert

https://www.goropeclothing.com/pages/our-story

This podcast features Jennifer Dunn, LMFT-Rural Health Agent for Georgia Extension. She talks about some of the programs and approaches that she has taken to address Ag Mental Health in her state. Thank you for your work, Jennifer! 

Join Carey Portell and I on this inspiring episode as she shares the story of her and her daughters getting hit by a drunk driver. She shares about the challenges, the equipment, and most importantly she shares how keeping a positive outlook has been the driving force of all of the gains she has made. Carey is also the Communications Specialist for AgriSafe and talks about all of the amazing things this organization is doing for the Ag world. Thank you, Carey!

Join us on this episode with Michelle and Alison from MSU Extension. On this episode they tell us about their research and how they are working to help farmers and ranchers throughout MT be physically, socially, and emotionally well. 

MSU Extension Stress Management Resources Clearinghouse Link:

https://msuextension.org/wellness/stress-management/mt_farm_stress_clearing_house/

On this episode Jess and Glen join me to talk about the safeTALK training being put on in partnership with the Montana Department of Agriculture, Montana Food and Agriculture Development Network,  Headwaters RC & D, and the Small Business Development Center. This training will be offered to help others gain knowledge and experience talking about suicide within their communities, in the effort of decreasing the number of suicides within our state and the agricultural population. Thank you Jess and Glen! 

On this episode, Cutting Fences sits down with Candice Griffith, Montana Army National Guard Veteran. She shares her experiences and perspectives giving hope to others.