Mental Health

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Simple things like spending time with your pet or listening to your favorite music can help reduce stress and improve your overall health. For more help coping with difficult times, see these Stress Resources.

Keeping Stress in Check: 10 Strategies and Tools

May 18, 2023
Nebraska Extension Educator Glennis McClure shares examples of strategies that may help producers cope during stressful times.

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Extension Offering QPR Crisis Recognition Training

May 5, 2023
The 90-minute training session will be held online via Zoom and is free to attend.

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Mental Health Consultant Ashley Machado will share insights on seasonal depression and strategies to help improve one's mental health in a Nov. 30 virtual program.

Women in Ag Program to Host ‘Fighting Winter Blues’ Course

November 3, 2022
Mental Health Consultant Ashley Machado will share insights on mental health issues and strategies to work through symptoms of seasonal depression and anxiety.

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Annie’s Project-inspired Workshop on Ag Budgeting Program, Stress, Research Updates Nov. 29 in Auburn

October 25, 2022
Participants will learn how to use the Agricultural Budget Calculator program to manage finances for their ag operation, and hear about research updates and stress management techniques.

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Women in Agriculture Workshop to Provide Tools to Manage Anxiety

August 25, 2022
Two sessions of this workshop will discuss how anxiety shows up, why it can be a reaction to uncertainty, and offer advice for developing skills to manage anxiety and its effects.

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Resources to Support Farmers and Ranchers Dealing with Stress

July 21, 2022
Complex factors such as markets, long work hours and weather can have a significant influence on the livelihood of farmers and ranchers. If you or someone you know needs help, there are numerous programs available for Nebraskans.

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A wildfire rages at Buffalo Creek in western Nebraska during November 2021. (Photo by Gary Stone)

FAQ for Wildfire Damage to Crops and Range/Pastureland

February 29, 2024
With wildfire recovery efforts underway, Nebraska Extension educators share insights on how to proceed with the 2024 growing season.

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Assistance Programs for Nebraska Producers Recovering from Wildfires, Drought

March 1, 2024
For producers affected by the recent wildfires in central Nebraska, and drought impacts across the state, there are numerous organizations that offer assistance, from hay and forage for livestock to help with planting crops.

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