As harvest season hits the region and families seek to manage their farming efforts in the coming days and weeks, many farmers, farm laborers, agricultural professionals and family members are facing increased stresses linked with uncertain markets and prices, input costs and other factors.

“Taking time to focus on simple wellness practices can aid in managing and reducing such stresses during harvest time,” says Sean Brotherson, North Dakota State University Extension family science specialist.

The emotional and physical needs of those who are undergoing stress from tough conditions in agriculture are sometimes forgotten during efforts to manage farming impacts from external events.

“The hours they must spend in dealing with price concerns, reviewing financial decisions and making farm

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