The Dirt PodKast: Season 3 - Episode 6: Agriculture + Mental Health: Breaking the Stigma
Friday, April 12, 2024
Reference: Nutrien eKonomics
The Dirt an eKonomics PodKast
Season 3 - Episode 6: Agriculture + Mental Health: Breaking the Stigma
On this episode of The Dirt, Mike Howell connects with Melissa Ploeckelman, Outreach Specialist with the National Farm Medicine Center. They dive into the topic of on-farm mental health and how the stress of farming can impact the mental health of farmers.
Mental health can sometimes be a taboo subject, especially in the world farmers operate in. Mike and Melissa speak to how to work past the stigma, who to reach out to in times of crisis and how to help others who might be struggling with mental health challenges.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call 988 from anywhere in the United States to reach a trained counselor.
To learn more about virtual QPR training, visit www.agrisafe.org
To learn more about the 9-8-8 crisis helpline, visit https://988.ca
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Show Host
Mike Howell
Nutrien Senior Agronomist
Growing up on a university research farm, Mike Howell developed an interest in agriculture at a young age. While active in 4-H as a child, Howell learned to appreciate agriculture and the programs that would shape his career. Howell holds a Bachelor of Science degree in soil science and a Master of Science degree in entomology from Mississippi State University. He has more than 20 years of experience conducting applied research and delivering educational programs to help make producers more profitable. He takes pride in promoting agriculture in all levels of industry, especially with the younger generation.
The Dirt: an eKonomics podKast
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The Dirt an eKonomics PodKast
An eKonomics podKast featuring down-and-dirty agronomic science to help grow crops and bottom lines. Inspired by eKonomics.com, farming’s go-to information resource, hear Mike break down the latest crop nutrition research and news— helping farmers make better business decisions through actionable insights.
Presented by eKonomics | Farming's Go-To Information Resource
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