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.

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: 833-897-2474
• Suicide & Crisis Hotline: 988
• Communicating with Farmers Under Stress Webinar
• Mental Health First Aid Webinars
• QPR

Lead Image Credit: Ginger Fenton

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

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

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.

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

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Lead image photo credit- Amber Otis

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)

In this episode, we'll talk with Jake Jacobs, the Northeast Cooperative Extension cohort coordinator for the Farm and & Ranch Assistance Network. Jake will talk about ambiguous loss in agriculture. Important Resources shared in the podcast are the AgriStress Hotline 1-833-897-2474, and the National Suicide and Crisis Hotline, 988.

Primary Host/Moderator: Chi Catalone