I don't know if other farmers suffer from farmer's guilt, but I know I do. Farmer's guilt is a term (I made up) that refers to the feeling of guilt a farmer gets when not working. For example, I have been sick. Whatever bug I have has just made me soooooooooooo tired. I can't seem to get the ... READ the POST
Farmer's Guilt
I don't know if other farmers suffer from farmer's guilt, but I know I do. Farmer's guilt is a term (I made up) that refers to the feeling of guilt a farmer gets when not working. For example, I have been sick. Whatever bug I have has just made me soooooooooooo tired. I can't seem to get the ... READ the POST
Farm women and depression
Too many responsibilities, environmental and social influences, and stressors placefarm women at high risk for depressive symptoms (link to research article). When guests come to our farm, they often are jealous of the slower paced, stress free lifestyle that we live. You're so lucky! They tell ... READ the POST
How to make your neighborhood a better place
Here's a list of ideas that I stole from sunset magazine. Maybe we should all take an early new year's resolution to make our neighborhoods better and prevent these crazy tragedies like the connecticut shooting: Organize community events 1. Host an annual Southwest-style luminaria display (one ... READ the POST
Connecticut, Columbine, Victor Valley College: Should we take guns away?
Ironically, right after I posted a blog about guns being good and necessary for farmers, we have one of the worst school shootings in our history. And a student shooter at the college I teach at, Victor Valley College, just recently killed himself after looking for and not finding a particular ... READ the POST
Farm Therapy decreases stress, anxiety and mental illness
OSLO (Reuters) - Spending time on a farm looking after cows, horses, or other animals can help people with mental illness better manage their anxieties and increase their confidence, according to a study published on Friday. GREEN BUSINESS The findings by Norwegian scientists could further ... READ the POST
