That Farm Life

This week on 'That Farm Life,' Stan interviews Dr. John Anderson. John serves as Professor and Head of the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Department and Director of the Fryar Price Risk Management Center of Excellence at the University of Arkansas. John has over 20 years of experience in agricultural economics and has much wisdom to offer farmers during stressful seasons.

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That Farm Life is produced by Eagle Farms at Williams Baptist University. That Farm Life Podcast is also a resource of Agri Health Network. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net.

Are you interested in graduating from college debt free? Check out the Williams Works program at WBU! For more information, call 870-759-4120 or email [email protected].

In this episode of 'That Farm Life', Stan sits down with Dr. Aneita Cooper, Ph.D., LPC-S. Aneita is a Board Certified Professional Christian Counselor and serves as the Director of Counseling Services at Williams Baptist University.

During the conversation, Aneita and Stan talk about practical mental health help for those in the agriculture community, such as the need for community, accountability, and healthy time boundaries.

As promised here are some helplines if you or someone you know is struggling: 
Helplines and Resources:
National Crisis Lifeline: 988 text. 1-800-273-8255
Farm and Rural Stress Hotline: 800/691-4336
Farm Aid Hotline: 800/327-6243
Illinois Agriculture Mediation Program: 618/549-1200, ext. 1001
Rural Services of Indiana, Inc.: 574/299-9460
Iowa Concern: 800/447-1985
Iowa Mediation Services, Inc.: 515/331-8081
Kansas Ag Mediation Services: 800/321-3276
Minnesota Farmer Assistance Network: 877/898-6326 or 651/201-6327
Missouri Agricultural Mediation Program: 573/751-5520
Nebraska Department of Agriculture Negotiations Program: 800/446-4071
Nebraska Rural Response Hotline: 800/464-0258
New York State Ag Mediation Program: 518/687-2240 or 866/669-7267
New York Farm Net: 800/547-3276
North Dakota Mediation Service: 844/642-4752 or 701/328-4158
North Dakota 211 Help Line Mental Health Association in North Dakota: 800/472-2911
North Dakota Agricultural Mediation Services: 800/642-4757 or 701/328-2061
South Dakota Ag Mediation Program: 605/773-5436 or 605/280-4745
South Dakota Rural Help Line: 800/664-1349
Wisconsin Farmer Wellness Hotline: 888/901-2558

We'd love to hear your feedback! Please reach out to us if you have ideas for future shows or how we can make That Farm Life even better! Email us at [email protected]!

That Farm Life is produced by Eagle Farms at Williams Baptist University. That Farm Life Podcast is also a resource of Agri Health Network. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net.

Are you interested in graduating from college debt free? Check out the Williams Works program at WBU! For more information, call 870-759-4120 or email [email protected].

In this episode, Stan sits down with Ben Pittman. Ben is Senior Vice President and Director of Agrilending at Partners Bank, which is headquartered in Arkansas. Ben previously served for 20 years in the Marine Corps. 

Stan and Ben discuss the different financial challenges facing the agriculture community and share some practical advice for farmers who are struggling to get ahead financially.

We'd love to hear your feedback! Please reach out to us if you have ideas for future shows or how we can make That Farm Life even better! Email us at [email protected]!

That Farm Life is produced by Eagle Farms at Williams Baptist University. That Farm Life Podcast is also a resource of Agri Health Network. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net.

Are you interested in graduating from college debt free? Check out the Williams Works program at WBU! For more information, call 870-759-4120 or email [email protected].

In episode 131, Stan Norman sits down with Stephen and Tracy Bell. Stephen and Tracy work as marriage and family therapists and have led marriage seminars all around the U.S. 

In the episode, we cover the importance of quantity time, setting an example for children, and the rewards and challenges of small-town life. 

We'd love to hear your feedback! Please reach out to us if you have ideas for future shows or how we can make That Farm Life even better! Email us at [email protected]!

That Farm Life is produced by Eagle Farms at Williams Baptist University. That Farm Life Podcast is also a resource of Agri Health Network. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net.

Are you interested in graduating from college debt free? Check out the Williams Works program at WBU! For more information, call 870-759-4120 or email [email protected].

In today's episode of That Farm Life, Stan Norman visits with Melinda Williams, a professor at Williams Baptist University. Melinda shares about her experience growing up on her grandfather's dairy farm in Northeast Arkansas and helping her daughter get started in showing cattle.

Melinda and her husband, Warren, are leaders in the cattle-showing world in Arkansas and are helping to raise up a generation of students who are passionate about showing livestock. 

We'd love to hear your feedback! Please reach out to us if you have ideas for future shows or how we can make That Farm Life even better! Email us at [email protected]!

That Farm Life is produced by Eagle Farms at Williams Baptist University. That Farm Life Podcast is also a resource of Agri Health Network. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net.

Are you interested in graduating from college debt free? Check out the Williams Works program at WBU! For more information, call 870-759-4120 or email [email protected].

In today's episode Archie  visits with Dr. Stan Norman, the president of Williams Baptist University. He shares about the agricultural and educational opportunities at Williams, including Eagle Farms.

As the new primary sponsor of Agri Health Network and That Farm Life Podcast, Williams Baptist & Eagle Farms will help the podcast continue for many years. Dr. Stan will be taking over hosting duties, but the focus on helping those in agriculture deal with the stress and strain of farm life will stay the same.

To find out more about Williams Baptist, head over to their website. For more information on attending the university, call 870-759-4101 and ask for Enrollment or the Admissions office. 

We'd love to hear your feedback! Please reach out to us if you have ideas for future shows or how we can make That Farm Life even better! Email us at [email protected]!

That Farm Life is produced by Eagle Farms at Williams Baptist University. That Farm Life Podcast is also a resource of Agri Health Network. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net.

Are you interested in graduating from college debt free? Check out the Williams Works program at WBU! For more information, call 870-759-4120 or email [email protected].

With four generations working at the family implement business and on their farm, the Cox family understands stress and strains. In today's episode Archie talks with Blake Cox about dealing with stress in a positive way through exercise. 

We'd love to hear your feedback! Please reach out to us if you have ideas for future shows or how we can make That Farm Life even better! Email us at [email protected]!

That Farm Life is produced by Eagle Farms at Williams Baptist University. That Farm Life Podcast is also a resource of Agri Health Network. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net.

Are you interested in graduating from college debt free? Check out the Williams Works program at WBU! For more information, call 870-759-4120 or email [email protected].

Trigger Warning: Today's episode includes themes of child abuse and neglect, including sexual abuse. If you have experienced similar trauma, we encourage you to also find help. Resources are available on our website at AgriHealth.net.

In this episode, Blake and Juliana Bennett talk about how two people with completely different backgrounds can find healing through EMDR therapy. Blake is a 5th generation farmer, Juliana is a therapist and their powerful story of healing can encourage anyone.

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We'd love to hear your feedback! Please reach out to us if you have ideas for future shows or how we can make That Farm Life even better! Email us at [email protected]!

That Farm Life is produced by Eagle Farms at Williams Baptist University. That Farm Life Podcast is also a resource of Agri Health Network. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net.

Are you interested in graduating from college debt free? Check out the Williams Works program at WBU! For more information, call 870-759-4120 or email [email protected].

 “When you talk with God on a daily basis, He’ll teach you how to cope with life’s stresses, life’s strains. And He’ll help you – because the Scriptures also say: ‘Casting all of…our cares upon him because he cares for us.’ He wants us to talk to him.”  - Dr. Connie Ware 

From her beginning as the only female in her high school FFA class to her role today as an Innovation Specialist for BASF, a love for agriculture and a love for the Lord define Dr. Connie Ware’s life. 

Full of wisdom and practical insight, this episode is one you will want to share with others. 

This episode originally aired March 28, 2002. It was so good we wanted to share it again.

We'd love to hear your feedback! Please reach out to us if you have ideas for future shows or how we can make That Farm Life even better! Email us at [email protected]!

That Farm Life is produced by Eagle Farms at Williams Baptist University. That Farm Life Podcast is also a resource of Agri Health Network. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net.

Are you interested in graduating from college debt free? Check out the Williams Works program at WBU! For more information, call 870-759-4120 or email [email protected].

In today’s episode, Archie visits with therapist Dr. Kelley Lammers. She and her husband have worked to change the culture on their family farming operation. First, by referring to workers as teammates and trying to build a healthier work atmosphere. They also began a Monday morning meeting. At their meeting they cover more than the tasks for the week, they also listen to one another. Sharing difficulties and celebrating milestones, this meeting includes a focus on mental health and provides a safe space for everyone on their farm.

 You can reach Kelley by email at [email protected] or on Facebook by searching for Kelley Lammers. 

We'd love to hear your feedback! Please reach out to us if you have ideas for future shows or how we can make That Farm Life even better! Email us at [email protected]!

That Farm Life is produced by Eagle Farms at Williams Baptist University. That Farm Life Podcast is also a resource of Agri Health Network. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net.

Are you interested in graduating from college debt free? Check out the Williams Works program at WBU! For more information, call 870-759-4120 or email [email protected].