Often times it is better to hear from someone experiencing the same things, rather than someone telling you they understand what you’re going through. Listen in as Shay discusses the real challenges and opportunities he has faced as a returning farmer veteran, and how he is learning and living ways to try to shut down. Honest, open, and frank, Shay will discuss topics that may seem uncomfortable to talk about with others in the industry, because they don’t quite understand what that transition is like in today’s environment. If you’re a farmer veteran in agriculture, someone who works with and wants to better understand veterans, or someone simply interested in the challenges and opportunities veterans in agriculture face today, be sure to tune in. You can also find the actual webinar here at the AgriSafe Learning Lab: https://learning.agrisafe.org/products/learning-when-to-put-the-work-away-finding-balance-for-veteran-farmers#tab-product_tab_overview or here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Et1R-j0Z8Ck&t=318s

Upon completion of this podcast, participants will understand:

Why veteran farmers don’t know how to shut down

Why we need to shut down and step away from work

How we can implement healthier decisions

Why not knowing how to shut down is a positive thing

Other things to consider and lessons learned