Ep 013: Planting the Seeds of Sanity

Lucky episode 013 is all about how we keep sane during one of the most stressful times of year - planting. As tractors are firing up all over the Buckeye state, we want to remind you that we have your back and so does your community. Hosts Luke and Marlene go through farmer-submitted answers to the questions how you keep going during planting, what's your best advice for staying positive, and how you care for yourself and your family. They also talk about personal experiences with stress management and self-preservation. But don't think this episode is all meditation and therapy. While we are talking about a serious topic, you also get a story from Luke on how he used exercise to "inspire" his Marines and the embarrassing thing Marlene does in the car. How do you stay sane in the cab? What are your tricks to not throw in the farming towel and move to Florida? Marlene Eick is the Director of Marketing and Communication at Ohio Corn & Wheat and Luke Crumley is the Director of Public Policy and Nutrient Management. Kernels is a production of Ohio Corn & Wheat and hosts conversations about the corn and wheat industry in Ohio, their respective checkoff programs, and the work the Grower's Association is doing in on behalf of Ohio grain farmers. About Ohio Corn & Wheat Ohio Corn & Wheat works to create opportunities for long-term Ohio corn and small grain grower profitability. It is a strategic alliance of two checkoffs and one membership-based organization. The Ohio Corn Checkoff and Ohio Small Grains Checkoff work to develop and expand markets, fund research and provide education about corn and wheat, respectively. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association is a membership organization advocating for supportive public policy on behalf of its farmer members.  For more information, visit ohiocornandwheat.org.