Farming can be a very stressful occupation. Weather conditions, machinery breakdowns and long hours make for stressful situations. Low milk prices often add financial strain to the business or farm family.

 

 

Unmanaged stress can lead to conditions such as heart and artery disease, hypertension (high blood pressure), ulcers and nervous disorders. You should be aware of when stress levels rise and take steps to manage that stress.

 

If you are having trouble managing stress, explore the links listed below:

 

Managing in Times of Financial Stress - Purdue University.

 

Stress Management for Farmers - University of Georgia.

 

Farm/Ranch Stress Management Plan - North Dakota State University.

 

Stress on the Farm - North Central Regional Extension Publication.

 

Ranching and Farming With Family Members - Colorado State University.

 

Simply Beautiful: Choosing an Uncluttered, Focused, Rich Life - University of Kentucky.

 

Economic Stress in the Lives of Youth - This issue of The Ups and Downs of Adolescence is written by Dr. Stephen Russell and includes a series of links relating to rural families under economic stress.

 

Divorce Matters: Coping with Stress and Change - Iowa State University.