Fit for Harvest: Tips for Managing Harvest Stress

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By Lesley Kelly, Farmer and Co-Founder of the Do More Agriculture Foundation Harvest is a stressful period. Combine that with poor weather, market conditions and balancing the needs of family, staff, and the farm can have a negative and long-lasting…

Minding Your Mental Health During the Busy Seasons

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By Lesley Kelly, Farmer and Co-Founder of the Do More Agriculture Foundation Farming can be both a rewarding and demanding occupation where farmers experience highs and lows and mounting stress. Everyone feels stress and there can be lots…

Five Benefits of Taking Off-Farm Breaks

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By Lesley Kelly, Farmer and Co-Founder of the Do More Agriculture Foundation. When you’re a farmer and live where you work, taking time to take a break can be a challenge. The concept of taking a break can be foreign but as a farmer, it…