Civic Media Spotlight

Farming, Family, and Facing Change


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Broadcasting from the Reisinger Family Farm in Spring Green, this episode celebrates Jim and Jean Reisinger's 49th anniversary and dives into the legacy of family farming. Brian Reisinger shares insights from his acclaimed book 'Land Rich Cash Poor,' exploring a century of agricultural evolution and economic challenges. Maggie discusses mental health in farming communities with the Farmer Angel Network (www.farmerangelnetwork.com/), shedding light on depression, isolation, and the critical need for support. This hour underscores the resilience of American farmers, the importance of tradition, and the urgent call for mental health resources in rural areas.

Mental Help Resources:
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call, Text or Chat 988
24/7 Wisconsin Farmer Wellness Helpline  (888) 901-2558
Text "HELLO" to 714714
The Maggie Daun Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 2-4 pm across the network. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and Instagram to keep up with Maggie and the show!

Guests: Brian Reisinger, Dorothy Harms, Malia Reisinger, Jean Reisinger, Jim Reisinger, Cindy Updike, Brenda Statz
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