It's not just cuts, scrapes, bruises and sunburns— contact dermatitis is one of the most common types of skin issues faced by farmers. Learn more about the causes and symptoms of contact dermatitis and what farmers can do to prevent this common skin problem. What is contact dermatitis? Contact dermatitis is a type of skin rash that develops after the skin touches a substance that irritates it or triggers an allergic reaction. Two types of contact dermatitis exist: allergic contact dermatitis and irritant contact dermatitis. Allergic contact dermatitis happens when the skin is exposed to a

It's not just cuts, scrapes, bruises and sunburns— contact dermatitis is one of the most common types of skin issues faced by farmers. Learn more about the causes and symptoms of contact dermatitis and what farmers can do to prevent this common skin problem. What is contact dermatitis? Contact dermatitis is a type of skin rash that develops after the skin touches a substance that irritates it or triggers an allergic reaction. Two types of contact dermatitis exist: allergic contact dermatitis and irritant contact dermatitis. Allergic contact dermatitis happens when the skin is exposed to a

It's not just cuts, scrapes, bruises and sunburns— contact dermatitis is one of the most common types of skin issues faced by farmers. Learn more about the causes and symptoms of contact dermatitis and what farmers can do to prevent this common skin problem. What is contact dermatitis? Contact dermatitis is a type of skin rash that develops after the skin touches a substance that irritates it or triggers an allergic reaction. Two types of contact dermatitis exist: allergic contact dermatitis and irritant contact dermatitis. Allergic contact dermatitis happens when the skin is exposed to a

It's not just cuts, scrapes, bruises and sunburns— contact dermatitis is one of the most common types of skin issues faced by farmers. Learn more about the causes and symptoms of contact dermatitis and what farmers can do to prevent this common skin problem. What is contact dermatitis? Contact dermatitis is a type of skin rash that develops after the skin touches a substance that irritates it or triggers an allergic reaction. Two types of contact dermatitis exist: allergic contact dermatitis and irritant contact dermatitis. Allergic contact dermatitis happens when the skin is exposed to a

Financial pressures aren't unique to the farming industry. A 2021 report from the Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center found that more than half of Americans say they felt anxious and stressed out when thinking about their financial situation, and the survey was taken before the COVID-19 pandemic. Farming families do face financial constraints that other families don't. From farming equipment to crop insurance, business debt to seed and feed purchases, farmers have a lot on their financial plate—and that's not even counting the more universal challenges of raising a family, paying off

Financial pressures aren't unique to the farming industry. A 2021 report from the Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center found that more than half of Americans say they felt anxious and stressed out when thinking about their financial situation, and the survey was taken before the COVID-19 pandemic. Farming families do face financial constraints that other families don't. From farming equipment to crop insurance, business debt to seed and feed purchases, farmers have a lot on their financial plate—and that's not even counting the more universal challenges of raising a family, paying off

As rewarding as the farming profession is, it comes with plenty of challenges for farmers and their families. The fall harvest season can be especially demanding on a farmer's physical and mental well being, when factors like fatigue, financial pressures, weather, time constraints and an intensely heightened workload become even more pronounced. It's no surprise that during the hustle and bustle of a busy harvest season, many farmers struggle to find time for themselves and stay on top of their mental wellness. Being so focused on work, some farmers may even fail to notice just how stressed

As rewarding as the farming profession is, it comes with plenty of challenges for farmers and their families. The fall harvest season can be especially demanding on a farmer's physical and mental well being, when factors like fatigue, financial pressures, weather, time constraints and an intensely heightened workload become even more pronounced. It's no surprise that during the hustle and bustle of a busy harvest season, many farmers struggle to find time for themselves and stay on top of their mental wellness. Being so focused on work, some farmers may even fail to notice just how stressed

“I’m protective of her around others when we’re in the waiting area, especially during cold and flu season. This would’ve been a whole other level.”

“I’m protective of her around others when we’re in the waiting area, especially during cold and flu season. This would’ve been a whole other level.”