It's Your Time to Speak Up:

Pen Light for Farmers is Listening

Hello, Farm Family!

Each week I tell you about myself. I want to learn more about you!

All questions are optional, but they will help me provide you with the best resources, training, and support. Thank you in advance! \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tK

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For the following questions, please check all that apply.

My farmer profile

At least once a month I feel stressed because I:

Feel like I have lost my sense of self and purpose

Have too little time for things I enjoy

Am juggling too many different responsibilities

Never seem to complete my to-do list

Feel like I am always in an argument

Feel as if I tell people what I need but don't get the response I want

Other

At least once a month I feel distressed about a conflict or difficult relationship with:

My learning preferences

My favorite source(s) of information on farming, stress management, or conflict resolution is/are:

Social media (Facebook, Instagram, etc.)

Farm newsletters I subscribe to

Farm journals/papers (Country Folk, Lancaster Farming, etc.)

Podcasts

In-person workshops

Local farm organizations (Farm Bureau, RI NOFA, RINLA, RI Fruit Growers, etc.)

Other

I make decisions on farming, stress management, or conflict resolution based on information from the following social media sources:

If I am sure I will get valuable information and skills to reduce farm stress and conflict, I would pay to attend:

A 2-3 hour workshop in person

A 2-3 hour workshop online

A day-long workshop in person

A day-long workshop online

A self-directed online program that I can complete at my own pace

A long-term program (6 weeks or more) that includes online and in person support

Other

My current needs for farm support

Describe the biggest concern that is negatively affecting your sense of self, your ability to manage your time, or your ability to enjoy peaceful relationships.

Each month, Pen Light offers free, practical, time-tested resources to help farmers reduce stress and conflict. Have you ever downloaded one?

Yes

No

Wait...there's free stuff in those emails you send?

As a thank-you for filling out the survey, I would like to email you one of my farmer-focused resources. Please choose which you would like to receive.

31 quick activities to reduce your stress

8 tips for increasing your stress tolerance

5 steps for getting the best from your farm help

Transform farm challenges and conflicts into growth in as little as 15 minutes

Final thoughts? Pen Light is here for you...let us know what else you would like us to provide. Let's make it your time to grow!