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Farming under a big red sun: Worker advocates push for heat-stress protections
Farming under a big red sun: Worker advocates push for heat-stress protections

Advocates are urging action to support workers outside who are harvesting, packing and transporting fresh produce through a summer of record-breaking temperatures.

Produce on the brain: Stress, mental health and fresh produce
Produce on the brain: Stress, mental health and fresh produce

In an industry that is a dynamic as it is chaotic, fresh produce industry leaders and mental health advocates have shared resources for managing stressors faced every day.

Tips to Boost Mental Health Ahead of the Holidays
Tips to Boost Mental Health Ahead of the Holidays

The statistics surrounding mental health are alarming. The reasons varied, but while the holidays can be a time of happiness, it also can be challenging. Follow these tips if you notice your mental health worsening.

Rick Fruth
Opinion: Why Farmers Should Pay Attention to Global Food Security

While U.S. agriculture isn’t facing an existential threat, the same cannot be said for farmers abroad, particularly in the developing world.

Adopt An Attitude Of Gratitude
Adopt An Attitude Of Gratitude

Gratitude is like a muscle, the more you exercise it the stronger it becomes.

People with diverse backgrounds—including differences in age, gender and race—bring rich perspective to the table that can better inform how farms operate.
How Farms Can Adapt Hiring For Greater Resilience And Diversity

Here are practical ways producer decision-makers can recruit talented future leaders for their operations—and learn and apply their unique experiences and talents, says Merck Animal Health’s Shannon Kellner.