Join us as we talk with Kady about family farming, the stress it can cause, how she copes, and her role with the Ohio Soils & Water office and a program she's managing.  

Learn how to share the road with farm equipment and look out for those slower-moving agriculture machines. 

Join the Farm Stress Team as we interview Rob Braun, former Cincinnati TV News Anchor and now farmer in Kentucky. In this episode, we hear about Rob's journey to doing what he enjoys. Rob talks about the good and bad that come with farming and how he has overcame some challenges along the way. You won't want to miss this. 

Tony Evangelo with World Wide Sires talks about the Dairy Industry, global markets, impacts of foreign conflict and the overall resiliency that ties it all together. No matter where you go, Tony sees the community of farmers helping each other and overcoming challenges. World Wide Sires is a subsidiary of Select Sires. 

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Dr. Carmen Jones explains the concept of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and how they affect physical, mental and social emotional health. Relating to the Ag Industry, we talk about how ACEs may affect farmers and farm families.

Bruce Kettler, Director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture shares his experiences over 30 years in the ag industry. His experiences with stressful situations and how people react bring up good points and remind us to slow down and take a deep breath in a world that is primarily reactive to stress. 

Lt. Governor of Indiana Suzanne Crouch shares her experiences with stress, her role in state agencies and how people perceive mental health. Her personal experiences combined with her position allow her to impact the lives of Hoosiers for the better.

Susan Baughman talks about the experience of planning the 2022 College Football Playoff Championship held in Indianapolis. From growing up on a farm to running huge events, her insights on stress management create a unique perspective when applied to on-farm life.

Abby and Bryan sit down with Scott Mitchell, the President and CEO at Sumitomo Chemical America Inc., Regional Headquarters Americas to discuss lifestyles, experiences, corporate agriculture and impacts on the well being of farmers as well as some of his personal experiences that got him where he is today.

Ginger Zee, chief meteorologist and managing editor for the climate unit for ABC News talks about her experiences with natural disasters of all kinds, both physical and mental. Her experiences with weather and the lack of control it brings helps her to understand her own mental health struggles and cope with the unpredictability of life. Ginger has authored two books that are now out for readers that focus on mental health; "Natural Disasters: I cover them, I am one" and "A Little Closer To Home: How I Found The Calm After The Storm".