Farm Stress Real Talk with Penn State Extension

Penn State Extension

The Farm Stress podcast focuses on supporting farmers, farm families, and workers in the commercial agriculture industry who are experiencing stress. In each podcast, we will tackle topics that challenge our farming community, provide constructive suggestions, and build awareness around the potentially stressful conditions affecting farmers. 

  1. 2026 Ag Forum Roundtable Recap

    May 29

    2026 Ag Forum Roundtable Recap

    Join Penn State Extension's Farm Stress team members as they review and discuss this year's Ag Forum held in Lancaster, PA.  Episode Hosts: Chi Catalone, Ginger Fenton, Sonya Nace, and Amber Otis

    14 min

  2. Apr 6

    Pennsylvania Farm Show Highlights Team Efforts

    Join the Extension Farm Stress Real Talk team as they reflect on their participation in the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show and their favorite events and activities of the week.

    26 min
  3. Roundtable Recap on the Ambiguous Loss Series

    09/01/2025

    Roundtable Recap on the Ambiguous Loss Series

    Listen in as Ginger, Chi, Amber, and Sonya provide their reactions and thoughts to the ambiguous loss series interviews and how there are resources available to help individuals cope with feeling stuck or unsure of how to move forward from a challenging situation.  Episode Speakers: Ginger Fenton, Chi Catalone, Amber Otis, and Sonya Nace Additional Resources (mentioned in episode):  Pennsylvania AgriStress Hotline- available 24/7: 833-897-2474Suicide & Crisis Hotline: 988Communicating with Farmers Under Stress WebinarMental Health First Aid WebinarsQPR Lead Image Credit: Ginger Fenton

    25 min

  4. 07/07/2025

    Real Talk Farm Stress with Rob, Phillip, and Sonya

    Rob and Phillip from Horizon Farm Credit talk with Sonya about how planning and preparation can be solutions for financial farm stress.

    22 min

  5. 07/01/2025

    Real Talk Farm Stress with Eric and Sonya

    Listen in to Sonya's chat with Eric Finkenbinder, Chief Meteorologist from ABC 27, as they discuss weather and farm stress.

    17 min

  6. 06/16/2025

    Building Resilience in Farm Families

    Jill Varner discusses farm stress and family dynamics, exploring how various stressors and crises can impact farm families and emphasizing the importance of identifying ways to communicate and strengthen the family unit in the times of uncertainty and loss.

    25 min
  7. Talking Personal Losses with Singer/Songwriter Jeff Corle

    05/19/2025

    Talking Personal Losses with Singer/Songwriter Jeff Corle

    Join the conversation between Jeff and Amber to hear how Jeff used the loss of his dairy cows as a medium to connect with others experiencing significant farming losses.  Learn more about Jeff at his website: https://jeffcorlemusic.com/ Listen to Jeff's Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC30acLMpdWF-5kdzTCpUeNQ Follow Jeff on TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook Lead image photo credit- Amber Otis

    33 min

  8. 05/05/2025

    Experiencing Loss During an Disease Outbreak on a Farm with Dr. Gregory Martin

    Dr. Gregory Martin, a Poultry Extension Educator with Penn State Extension, describes his firsthand experiences with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) as it has taken a toll on poultry farms in Pennsylvania.  Episode Host and Speaker: Ginger Fenton (host), Gregory Martin (speaker)

    27 min
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The Farm Stress podcast focuses on supporting farmers, farm families, and workers in the commercial agriculture industry who are experiencing stress. In each podcast, we will tackle topics that challenge our farming community, provide constructive suggestions, and build awareness around the potentially stressful conditions affecting farmers. 

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