The Dairy Farmer’s Guide to Navigating Stress and Mental Health Challenges

Operating a farm with many variables beyond one’s control, including weather, commodity prices and, most recently, a novel animal health issue, puts dairy farmers at a high risk of experiencing financial, physical and emotional stress.

Join NMPF’s National Young Cooperators Program and the National Dairy FARM Program for a joint webinar addressing mental health in agriculture. The hour-long session will cover practical strategies for managing stress, offering actionable techniques tailored to the unique demands of dairy farming. Available resources and support will also be highlighted.

Speakers

Dr. Kristie Guffey is an associate professor and gradate coordinator at Murray State University. Before stepping into her current role, Dr. Guffey earned a B.S. degree in agriculture education and served as an advisor to the Carlisle County High School FFA. In 2006, she earned her M.S. in agriculture education from Murray State University and then her Doctorate from Western Kentucky University in 2012.

Jessica Cabrera is the managing director of member engagement for the American Farm Bureau. She holds a BA from Clemson University and a M.Ed. in Adult Education and Human Resource Studies from Colorado State University. In her role at AFBF, Jessica manages the development and implementation of member engagement programs, in addition to other projects and initiatives.

Dr. Michael Rosmann has dedicated his life to advocating for the well-being of farmers.  A clinical psychologist and farmer himself, he cofounded AgriWellness, Inc., which conducted research to identify the best practices in mental healthcare that help farmers, ranchers, farm workers, their families, and communities manage stress, deter suicide, and which are included in the U.S. Farm Bill.

This session is open to dairy farmers, including FARM Program participants, cooperative staff, associate members affiliated with NMPF, and other individuals interested in the topic. NMPF reserves the right to prioritize participation for members and FARM Program participants.

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