Rural Realities
by Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
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Beginning Farming, Part 1: When the Land is Already in the Family
Aug 28, 2026
31m 15s
Talking Farm Transition with WI Farm Center Staff
Jul 23, 2026
36m 50s
Planting Seeds of Awareness: Farm Safety and Mental Health
Jun 19, 2026
39m 48s
Tips on How to Help When Someone You Know is Struggling
May 28, 2026
20m 26s
Never Ending To Do List
May 21, 2026
16m 21s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 8/28/26 |  Beginning Farming, Part 1: When the Land is Already in the Family | In the first of a two-part series on beginning farming, host Karen Endres sits down with Wisconsin Farm Center Ag Program Specialist Nikki Lennart to unpack what it really means to step into a family farm operation. They dig into the emotional weight of unspoken expectations, like being told "the farm will be yours someday" without anything ever being formalized. They talk candidly about legacy, guilt, and how to know if taking over the farm is truly the right choice. The conversation then sh... | 31m 15s | ||||||
| 7/23/26 |  Talking Farm Transition with WI Farm Center Staff | Farm transition is an important topic take a listen to this earlier episode to learn some tips no matter where you and your farm are at in the process. Kevin Plante and Mark Schmitz help Wisconsin farmers navigate the process of transferring their farms to the next generation. Kevin works at the Wisconsin Farm Center as Farm Transition Advisor, and in this episode of our podcast, they offer some tips to farmers thinking about transition planning or already in the process. They connected with ... | 36m 50s | ||||||
| 6/19/26 | farm safetymental health+3 | Melissa Ploeckelman Brown | Wisconsin Farm CenterNational Farm Medicine Center+1 | — | farm safetymental health+3 | — | 39m 48s | ||
| 5/28/26 | mental healthagriculture+3 | — | Wisconsin Farm CenterWisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection | — | mental healthagriculture+4 | — | 20m 26s | ||
| 5/21/26 | mental healthfarm life+3 | — | Wisconsin Farm Center | Wisconsin | time pressurestress+4 | — | 16m 21s | ||
| 5/14/26 | mental healthchildren+3 | — | Wisconsin Farm CenterWisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection | — | mental healthchildren+3 | — | 13m 31s | ||
| 5/7/26 | mental healthagriculture+3 | — | Wisconsin Farm CenterWisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection | — | mental health monthpause+4 | — | 13m 41s | ||
| 4/24/26 | mental healthfarming+3 | Randy Romanski | Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer ProtectionWisconsin Farm Center | — | mental healthfarmers+3 | — | 29m 52s | ||
| 3/12/26 | family farm transitionsstress management+5 | Jace D. Young | Legacy FarmerWisconsin Farm Center | — | family farmtransitions+5 | — | 42m 26s | ||
| 2/12/26 | gratituderesiliency+3 | Katy Schultz | Tri-Fecta FarmsWisconsin Farm Center | Wisconsin | gratitudefarming+5 | — | 32m 10s | ||
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| 1/16/26 | goal settingmental health+3 | Kayla Easland | Wisconsin Farm CenterWoodfire Counseling | — | resolutionsgoals+3 | — | 35m 28s | ||
| 12/5/25 | consumer protectionscams+3 | Michelle Reinen | Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer ProtectionWisconsin Farm Center | — | scamsfraud+5 | — | 31m 08s | ||
| 11/24/25 | consumer protectionholiday shopping+3 | Karen Endres | Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer ProtectionWisconsin Farm Center | — | consumer protectionholiday season+3 | — | 39m 14s | ||
| 11/12/25 | online supportfarm communications+3 | Deb Jakubek | Wisconsin Farm Center | — | farmersonline support group+5 | — | 28m 11s | ||
| 10/27/25 | suicide preventionrural communities+3 | Dorothy HarmsVicky Meinholz | Farmer Angel NetworkWisconsin Farm Center | — | suicide preventionrural communities+3 | — | 22m 15s | ||
| 10/17/25 | suicide preventionfarmer mental health+3 | Dorothy HarmsVicky Meinholz | Farmer Angel NetworkWisconsin Farm Center | — | suicide preventionfarmer mental health+3 | — | 27m 59s | ||
| 9/10/25 |  "Suicide & Mental Health are REAL Problems on the Farm” with Sara Kohlbeck, Director of the Division of Suicide Prevention at the Medical College of Wisconsin | In September each year we recognize world suicide prevention day on September 10. In recognizing this we are sharing a previous episode with Dr. Sara Kohlbeck, a suicide prevention advocate. Farmers and their families constantly experience business challenges that can lead to additional stress, mental health issues, and even suicide. Sara Kohlbeck, a suicide prevention advocate, discusses why we are seeing a higher rate of suicide among farmers with the Farm Center’s Karen Endres.... | 30m 50s | ||||||
| 8/20/25 |  Supporting Wisconsin Agriculture: Inside the Wisconsin Farm Center with JoAnn Peterson | JoAnn Peterson's passion for Wisconsin agriculture runs deep—from her roots in a Wisconsin farm family to her current role as an Ag Program Specialist at the Wisconsin Farm Center. Whether educating young people about farming, helping producers evaluate their financials, or connecting farmers with essential resources, JoAnn has dedicated her professional life to strengthening rural communities across the state. In this episode, she opens up about her agricultural upbringing and the journey th... | 18m 02s | ||||||
| 7/30/25 |  "Building Trust as a Foundation for Assisting with Transition Planning” with Nikki Lennart, New Wisconsin Farm Center Team Member | From working with beginning farmers to helping farmers navigate the process of transferring farms from one generation to the next or transitioning from one type of agriculture to another, Nikki Lennart is ready for the call. Nikki joined the Wisconsin Farm Center team in June as an Ag Program Specialist. She connected with her colleague, Karen Endres, to discuss her unique background and her approach to her new role. Experiencing a challenge on the farm? Contact the Wiscons... | 17m 03s | ||||||
| 6/26/25 |  Rooted in Resilience, Growing in Grace: An Update with Sydni Mell | Growing up on a farm can be stressful, but it also helps develop resiliency. In this update episode, we reconnect with Sydni Mell, who experienced a life-changing farm accident as a college freshman that left her paralyzed and without the use of her legs. Despite this, Sydni graduated from UW–Madison in May 2025 with her Bachelor of Science degree in dairy science. She graduated on time and navigated campus and a life full of new challenges. She shares how her upbringing on a Wisconsin dairy ... | 40m 37s | ||||||
| 5/23/25 |  Cultivating Gratitude on the Farm | In this episode of Rural Realities, Part 4 of our special series for Mental Health Month, host Karen Endres of the Wisconsin Farm Center shares how a simple daily gratitude practice can help farmers stay positive through the ups and downs of agriculture. Life on the farm isn’t easy but taking a few minutes each day to focus on what’s going right can build resilience, patience, and strength. Tune in and learn how small shifts in perspective can make a big difference on the farm and at home. Ex... | 9m 56s | ||||||
| 5/16/25 |  Strong Roots: Growing Resilience on the Farm | In this episode of Rural Realities, Part 3 of our special series for Mental Health Month, host Karen Endres from the Wisconsin Farm Center talks directly to farmers about building resilience through the ups and downs of farm life. From weather challenges to family stresses, Karen shares real-world tips to help you stay strong, focused, and grounded. Tune in for practical ways to care for yourself — because healthy farms start with healthy farmers. Experiencing a challenge on the farm? Contact... | 11m 41s | ||||||
| 5/9/25 |  The Power of Hydration and Nutrition | In this episode of Rural Realities, Part 2 of our special series for Mental Health Month, host Karen Endres from the Wisconsin Farm Center dives into two powerful wellness basics: hydration and nutrition. Karen shares easy, practical tips to help farmers fuel their bodies for long days in the field — because taking care of yourself is key to staying strong for your farm, family, and community. Tune in and learn how small daily habits can make a big difference! Experiencing a challenge o... | 9m 55s | ||||||
| 5/2/25 |  Self-Care for Farmers: Keep It Simple | Join host Karen Endres from the Wisconsin Farm Center for a special Rural Realities series in honor of May as Mental Health Month. In this episode, Karen shares practical ways farmers and agricultural workers can prioritize self-care, using relatable tips like the "gas tank" and "warning light" analogies to keep both body and mind in good condition. Tune in for quick, powerful wellness insights to support your farm, family, and community. Experiencing a challenge on the farm? Contact the Wisc... | 13m 06s | ||||||
| 3/13/25 |  The Wisconsin Farm Center, Here to Help Farmers | The Wisconsin Farm Center focuses on helping farmers establish, sustain, grow, or effectively transition their agriculture businesses. Join Dan Bauer, Farm Center Supervisor, as he talks with Rural Realities host Karen Endres about the wide variety of free and confidential programs the center offers. Along the way you will learn a little bit of history of the Farm Center and how to easily access the services their experienced team provides. Experiencing a challenge on the farm? Contact... | 44m 27s | ||||||
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