Balancing Farm Life and Family: Safety, Harvest, and Comparison
In this episode of the Harvesting Her Way podcast, host Dawn Marie discusses farm safety and the challenges of farm life with co-host Calli. They reflect on the importance of farm safety, sharing stories of near accidents and safety practices they've implemented with their children. They also recap their busy summer and transition into the fall harvest season, detailing their respective roles and responsibilities in their farming operations.
The episode touches on the comparison game and the feeling of imposter syndrome in the agricultural community. Overall, it's an insightful conversation about balancing farm duties and family life while fostering a supportive community.
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00:00 Welcome to Harvesting Her Way Podcast 00:40 Introducing Today's Episode and Co-Host 01:01 Recap of Summer and Transition to Harvest Season 02:08 Farm Safety: A Personal Story 04:27 The Emotional Impact of Farm Accidents 10:50 Teaching Farm Safety to Kids 18:59 Harvest Season and Farm Operations 21:03 Rides and Farm Safety 21:40 Harvest Season and Farm Operations 22:24 Family and Farming Community 24:07 Manure Management and Crop Rotation 25:20 Balancing Farm Life and Family 28:03 Imposter Syndrome in Agriculture 33:10 Sharing Stories and Mental Health 40:18 Closing Thoughts and Community Engagement