Permission to Pause - May is Mental Health Month

Permission to Pause - May is Mental Health Month

May 7, 2026 · 14 min · Season 4 · Episode 50

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In this episode, host Karen Endres discusses the importance of taking a pause for emotional and physical health during the busy spring season in agriculture.

Spring is a busy time of year for those in agriculture. Taking the time to pause seems counterintuitive but in this first episode of our four-part series for May Is Mental Health Month, host Karen Endres from the Wisconsin Farm Center talks about the importance of taking a pause for your emotional and physical health. “You cannot serve your farm, your family, or your community well if you are running on fumes,” said Endres. Experiencing a challenge on the farm? Contact the Wisconsin Farm Cent...

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Host: Karen Endres

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Organizations: Wisconsin Farm Center, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

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