Taking Stalk with IFB

We have two great episodes of Taking Stalk to share with you this month.

Ep. 16 - Solar and wind offers: What to consider before signing.

In this important episode, I joined IFB staff experts Bill Bodine, Laura Harmon and Garrett Thalgott to provide valuable insight into the renewable energy industry and steps farmers should consider before signing a wind or solar contract. Listen Here. You can also read my Perspectives piece on the subject in FarmWeek.

Ep. 17 - Stress on the farm: The importance of having difficult conversations.

Most farmers don’t want to talk about their mental health or ask for help. But a farmer’s well-being – and that of the entire farm family – depends on it. “We’re almost inherently supposed to be stoics as farmers, and never let on, or never let it show,” said Illinois Farm Bureau Vice President Evan Hultine. “But the more we talk about this ... the more accepting we, as individuals, are becoming at being able to comfortably say, ‘You know, it’s tough right now. This is hard.’” Don’t miss this important episode as RFD Radio’s Rita Frazer brings together Vice President Hultine, Rachel Brown, a certified licensed counselor, and Donna Gallivan, IFB’s conference and program manager.