Videos

The Deere equipment line up was a huge draw for our 2008 farm auction back in Indiana. I’ve spent the last week debating whether or not it was a good idea to write my thoughts into an article like this. In the 50+ years my Dad farmed, he was a loyal John Deere customer. We […]

Stress comes in all shapes and forms on a farm: ornery & difficult livestock, broken down equipment, untimely poor weather and difficult issues in the household. These stressors and situations can often times be magnified when poor emotional communication skills are used when discussing a problem or conflict.

A John Deere crests the top of a hill while harvesting chickpeas in early fall. Farm Safety Yields Results Since 1944, the U.S. president has proclaimed one week of the year to be National Farm Safety and Health Week (NFSHW). This year, as in others, the governor of Wisconsin has also done so. Marking the […]

Lisa Kivirist, author of Soil Sisters: A Toolkit for Women Farmers discusses the importance of community.

Video covers the basics of stress: What is stress? Why and how do we experience stress? How does stress affect our body and brain? Why does stress impact our ability to make good decisions and to think clearly? And, how do we end up in the cycle of "chronic stress?"

Provides very specific guidance on actions and practices to break the toxic cycle of chronic stress. Includes advice on nutrition, hydration, exercise, healthcare, mental health, mindfulness, sleep, planning, and connecting with other people.

Core strengthening exercises prevent back injury. If you have any health conditions ask your health care provider if these exercises are right for you.

Core strengthening exercises prevent back injury. If you have any health conditions ask your health care provider if these exercises are right for you.

Push Up with Shins on Swiss Ball Exercise Details 2x Daily 5x Weekly 10 Reps 3 Sets 5 Sec. Hold Setup Begin in a push-up position with your legs straight, supported by a swiss ball under your shins. Movement Bending your elbows, slowly lower your body to the ground, return to the starting position, then […]

Watch this live yoga taping focused on back care and relaxation.