GFB News Magazine
Mental & physical health are connected
Health care professionals encourage farmers to take care of their emotional health so that stress doesn't take a toll on their physical health.
Posted in farm/rural stress
GFB honors livestock champions
Georgia Farm Bureau celebrated the latest group of Georgia Junior National Livestock Show grand champion exhibitors during its Evening of Champions dinner.
Posted in farm families, Livestock shows
Dealing with grief: coping mechanisms
Being a part of a religious community can facilitate the recovery or healing process
Posted in farm/rural stress
Late April storms damage South Georgia farms
Hail, heavy rain and high-speed wind disrupt picking and planting of various crops.
Posted in stillfarming
Survey says farmers stressed. Now what?
UGA study looks at stress levels and offers resources to help Georgians cope.
Posted in farm/rural stress
Cooley Farms Demystifies Poultry Farming, Opens Farm to Public
Crawford County poultry farmers open a learning center to give guests an inside view of what goes on in a chicken house.
Posted in farm families, Georgia Farm Bureau, Poultry
Depression Common for Farmers
Dr. Mike Rosmann, a psychologist & part-time farmer in Iowa, has been writing a syndicated column about emotional health issues since 2012. He explores why depression is prevalent amongst farmers.
Posted in farm families, farm/rural stress
Dickey family moving farm forward together
Dickey Farms, one of GFB's Certified Farm Markets, has been growing peaches since 1897. The 4th & 5th generations of the family are collaborating to grow the farm for the next generation.
Posted in Certified Farm Market, farm families, peaches
Farmers, don't let stress steal your joy
Studies show farming ranks in the top ten most stressful occupations. Take a look at rural stress & resources for help.
Posted in farm/rural stress