Mending the Stress Fence Webinar

September 25, 2025

A farmer in a plaid shirt stands outside near a tractor, holding a phone to her ear with a worried expression, reflecting the stress and challenges of farm life.
Stress touches every corner of rural life — from the farm gate to the family table. The Mending the Stress Fence webinar offers practical tools to spot stress early, build resilience, and connect with resources when the load feels too heavy.
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It is important that we all learn how to manage our stress levels and reduce the effects of unwanted stress. Business owners, managers, farmers and ranchers are no exception to experiencing stress. In fact, stress seems to be prevalent in rural communities at times. Too much stress can make us more accident-prone, and it can affect our overall health. This program provides information on identifying common stressors, recognizing stress symptoms, and managing stress. Program objectives include: 

  • Building awareness of the signs and symptoms of stress in rural communities. 
  • Learning the eight dimensions of wellness.
  • Learning how to ask open-ended questions to recognize someone’s stress levels. 
  • Improving awareness of the warning signs of suicide and learn about available resources to help support someone in need.

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Find additional resources from Nebraska Extension's Rural Wellness initiative.