Meditations on Farming
Author | : Michael R. Rosmann |
Publisher | : Purdue University Press |
Total Pages | : 184 |
Release | : 2024-11-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781612499970 |
ISBN-13 | : 161249997X |
Rating | : 4/5 (97X Downloads) |
Download or read book Meditations on Farming written by Michael R. Rosmann and published by Purdue University Press. This book was released on 2024-11-01 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlike any other territorial species, humans have evolved to become agrarians. The unique drive of farmers to cultivate crops and undertake animal husbandry, their tenacious attachment to the land, and their stoic self-reliance are beneficial, but these same qualities also can lead to self-blame and heightened propensities for anxiety, depression, and suicide. Meditations on Farming celebrates nature and agriculture, while tackling a very serious subject: the mental health of food producers. In this collection of essays and stories, Rosmann—a farmer, clinical psychologist, public speaker, policy advocate, professor, and syndicated columnist—traces the development of behavioral health management and other methods for improving the well-being of agricultural producers. Sometimes tragic, often funny, and always engaging, Meditations on Farming shares the insights gained over a lifetime devoted not only to understanding farmers, but to helping and advocating for them.