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Throwing Wrenches Mending Fences PodcastAuthor: Sarah Zastrow
Hello everyone and welcome to the Throwing Wrenches and Mending Fences Podcast, where we have crop tour conversations about life, farming, family and balance it all. I am your host, Sarah Zastrow, Creator of Cultivate Balance, the Workshop for Less Stress, and the Network for Mental Wellness in Agriculture. Farming and ranching is stressful, chaotic and wrenches get thrown into your plan nearly every day, but there are a few things that make life in agriculture less stressful and more fun. I am here to talk about it. I grew up on a farm so thought I had this farm wife thing down, until about 4 days into our marriage. Fortunately, I was surrounded by amazing people that helped me learn and grow. Now, I am a farmer, farm stress coach, and certified exercise physiologist. I have a passion for farm stress management, rural resilience and mental health and finding balance and peace in your day-to-day farm life. Whether you are a 4th generation farmer, you just married into the family or work in the industry, all are welcome here. We are all in this together so pull up a chair and let's dig into the show. If you are on social media, join the community @throwingwrenchesmendingfences on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Language: en Genres: Education, Home & Garden, Leisure, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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#85 Sam Wolfe Agrability-Keep Farmer's Farming & Shepards Weekend
Episode 85
Saturday, 3 January, 2026
Agrability uses assistive technology and devices to keep farmers farming as they age, or deal with an injury, long-term illness, or disability. Elaine Palm and the Michigan Sheep Producers came to me to ask if I would interview Sam Wolfe from Michigan State University Extension, who works with Agrability. Sam will be doing a Keynote at the Michigan Sheep Producers' Annual Shepherds Weekend Jan 9-11, 2026 in Lansing, MI. Topics Covered: What is agrability? How can farmers make farming easier as they age? What can farmers do if they are disabled? Farming for Veterans Farming for disabled veterans What assistive devices and technology can help farmers and ranchers? How can farmers and ranchers shift their operations if they get injured? We need you!!! Send us your weekly wins or funny things that happened on your farm or with your family at sarahz@micultivatebalance.com If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot, post to Facebook or Instagram and tag me! And don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast to let us know your key takeaways. Connect with Sarah Zastrow Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/2295514594092240 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/throwingwrenchesmendingfences/ Website https://www.micultivatebalance.com/ https://www.throwingwrenchesmendingfences.com/ Pinterest Page: https://www.pinterest.com/micultivatebalance/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMVcExxS1xgVghkfXQ7e Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMevsHpyW/ Connect with Agrability Michigan Website: https://www.michiganagrability.org/ National Website: https://www.agrability.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichiganAgrAbility Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mi_agrability/ Connect with Michigan Sheep Producers: Michigan Sheep Producers Association Website: https://misheep.org/ Michigan Sheep Producers Association Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichiganSheep
