How often do we hear the old adage “farming is a lifestyle”?
The simple fact is that while farming allows so many of us to live a beautiful way of life, connected to the land in a way that the majority of people could never imagine, it’s not an easy way of life.
Unlike the majority of our urban counterparts, our livelihood is directly linked to many things outside of our control. Everything from the health of the soil beneath our feet and weather patterns, to pest cycles and disease, have an impact on our annual harvest. Farming can be both delightful and stressful, often at the same time.
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One of the best ways to navigate the stresses is to celebrate the small moments. Sharing a meal with others, watching a sunrise, or pausing for a moment and witnessing calves playing can shift the way that we think from stress and focus, to gratitude, which changes the chemistry of your whole body, says Linda Hunt with AgKnow, in this interview on celebrations in farming.
It is important to remember that while farming can often feel lonely, there are people out there to share the stresses and the celebrations with, whether that is family, friends or professionals.
If you, or someone that you know needs someone to talk to, you can connect with AgKnow at [email protected] or by visiting their website at agknow.ca.
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