{"id":12122,"date":"2025-11-06T00:00:44","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T05:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/?p=12122"},"modified":"2025-11-06T17:21:39","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T22:21:39","slug":"navigating-farm-life-8-practical-tips-to-prevent-farm-burnout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2025\/11\/06\/navigating-farm-life-8-practical-tips-to-prevent-farm-burnout\/","title":{"rendered":"Navigating Farm Life: Making Intentional Choices to Manage Burnout"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||1px|1px||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Dx_m2dp80HI?si=J7OeKP_TBRkv0JmA\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The unhelpful term &#8220;work\/life balance&#8221; and trying to maintain it, is an evergreen issue in agriculture. During busy times, or times when we are short on labour or taking care of others, it can be important to address not just \u201cwork\/life balance,&#8221; but burnout too. In 2020, I wrote an article titled \u201c6 tips to Avoid Burnout on the Farm,\u201d a topic that is worth revisiting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this blog, I will highlight a few items from that article as well as some additional tips to manage burnout.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are feeling overwhelmed and overworked in your current circumstances, consider these ideas and implement necessary adjustments in how you invest your time and energy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>#1 &#8211; Time: Your Most Valuable Asset<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do you structure your time? Whether you prefer pen and paper, digital notes, or a calendar app, the key is to find a system that works for you. I often use a timer for focused, 25-minute work blocks to kickstart projects with limited time. Our son, who farms, relies on a large whiteboard for planning. The crucial element is to intentionally block out time for what truly matters.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Richard Swenson, author of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Margin<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Restoring Emotional, Physical, Financial, and Time Reserves to Overloaded Lives<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, advocates for creating more &#8220;white space&#8221; in our schedules. This margin allows for interruptions and the unexpected, providing much-needed breathing room in our lives.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Farmers, I can hear your skepticism. &#8220;Elaine,&#8221; you might say, &#8220;the work on this farm is never finished! We simply don&#8217;t have enough time, or enough hands!&#8221; On our farm, Sundays are dedicated to margin time for family and faith. While the cows still need feeding, have you neglected to carve out renewal time for yourself and your family?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you making time for fulfilling leisure activities away from work? Play isn&#8217;t just for children; it&#8217;s vital for parents and grandparents too.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>#2 &#8211; Cultivating a Morning Routine<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">David Irvine encourages farmers to establish a daily 20-minute habit for reflection or quiet time. My routine involves breakfast first, followed by time in my quiet chair. This period is invaluable for spiritual growth and for contemplating the day&#8217;s priorities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From a business perspective, imagine dedicating 20 minutes each morning to reflect on your farm&#8217;s goals and map out your week.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irvine also suggests a weekly 30-minute &#8220;planning session.&#8221; I recently did this with my daughter-in-law to coordinate meals for workers, childcare, and my coaching schedule. When you create a plan aligned with your core values, you&#8217;ll experience a greater sense of being &#8220;on track.&#8221;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During a power outage, I enjoyed a wonderful phone conversation with a dear friend. Connecting with friends is one of my top five core values. A highly successful entrepreneur recently shared his best tip on a podcast: he blocks one hour every Thursday evening to connect with friends, even if it&#8217;s just a phone call.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you prioritizing routine connections like birthday cards and phone calls to the important people in your life? Farming can be lonely and feel isolated. Connection to the community helps folks check in with each other and walk alongside.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>#3 &#8211; Optimizing Your Energy Management<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most effective ways to manage your energy is to return to the fundamentals: rest, nutrition, and movement. Are you getting sufficient sleep? Are you fueling your body with regular, nutritious meals? Are you incorporating plenty of physical activity throughout your day?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are basic principles. I once encouraged a frustrated farmer to see his doctor, and he later thanked me profusely. He discovered two significant health issues requiring attention and felt remarkably better within two weeks. And several years ago, I made substantial dietary changes due to a wheat allergy, resulting in less &#8220;brain fog&#8221; and increased energy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out my podcast with wellness coach Lisa Lounsbury <a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2025\/10\/14\/understanding-andropause-symptoms-how-hormonal-changes-impact-farmers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>#4 &#8211; Empowerment Through Choice in Work Situations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Young farmers, who are also parents, often feel caught between the demands of the farm and the responsibilities of raising young children. Is your voice heard at the farm planning table when you request more time off? Do you negotiate the reasonable and unreasonable work expectations of your farm managers? It&#8217;s crucial to feel satisfied with how you manage the demands and stress in your life. My spouse serves as an excellent mirror for me; when he senses I&#8217;m becoming overwhelmed, he checks in, offers support, or asks what&#8217;s happening.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be gracious and humble when seeking help. Comparison is a joy thief, so I suggest you stop comparing yourself to how other parents manage their overflowing schedules. Be courageous enough to do what is right for your unique situation and what aligns with your core beliefs and values.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>#5 &#8211; Strategizing Action for What Isn&#8217;t Working<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Change is inevitable; growth is optional. We have the power to be assertive, take action, and forge a new way of being. The initial conversation is always with yourself.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">David Irvine encourages us to ask, &#8220;What can I remove from my day today to make room for what is most important?&#8221;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I wonder if you find yourself distracted and drawn into the social media vortex of Instagram, X, or Facebook. Perhaps a social media &#8220;fast&#8221; could free up time for courageous conversations and quality time with your spouse.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>#6 &#8211; Prioritize Rest and Breaks<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Farming and ranching can involve long days. The dream of a vacation, sometime in the future, is not enough to keep you going, so building in short breaks during the day, some family or rest time during the week (even if only part of a day), and an adequate sleep routine, can be the difference between burning out or not. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can read more about rest in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2025\/07\/31\/rest-on-the-farm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this previous blog post<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by Lydia Carpenter<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>#7 &#8211; Delegate and Share the Workload<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trying to do everything alone, even if you are the only one who can do it right, is exhausting and unsustainable. If the workload is too much for one person, hire seasonal help, ask neighbours for help, hire some work to be custom done, and figure out creative ways to delegate and share the workload where possible. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>#8 &#8211; Stay Connected and Seek Support<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Isolation increases stress and overwhelm and can make what once felt light feel heavy. To stay connected to others, you can join a peer group, host a farmer\/rancher potluck, attend community events, or go to conferences. You can also seek additional support services via coaching and facilitation, and we have <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/membership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Farm Family Transition Membership<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you can join. You can also find additional mental health services and supports here:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Do More Agriculture Foundation<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Focus:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Mental health support, awareness, and training for Canadian agriculture.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Website:<\/b> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.domore.ag\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.domore.ag<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>National Farmers Mental Health Alliance (NFMHA)<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Focus:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Agriculture-Informed Therapy\u2122, education, and counseling for farm families and vets.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Website:<\/b> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nfmha.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.nfmha.ca<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><b>Toll-free:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 1-877-639-8828<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Canada \u2013 Mental Health Commission of Canada<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Focus:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Nationally recognized mental health first aid training.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Website:<\/b> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mhfa.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.mhfa.ca<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) USA \u2013 National Council for Mental Wellbeing<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Focus:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Mental health training for rural communities and the general public.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Website:<\/b> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Did you enjoy <em><strong>Navigating Farm Life: Making Intentional Choices to Manage Burnout<\/strong><strong>?<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0You might want to check these articles out, too:<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2025\/10\/23\/human-resource-training-for-farm-families-why-it-matters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Building HR Skills for a Stronger Family Business<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2025\/10\/09\/7-ways-grain-marketing-mirrors-farm-transition-planning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">7 Ways to Streamline Your Farm Transition Process<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2025\/09\/25\/how-farmers-can-save-money-smart-tips-for-working-with-your-accountant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How To Save On Your Next Accounting Bill<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Colouring-Book-for-the-Next-Generation-of-Farmers.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Colouring Book for the Next Generation of Farmers&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/insights\/free-stuff\/colouring-book-for-the-next-generation-of-farmers\/&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Image&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Farming life can be demanding, and burnout is real. Learn eight intentional strategies to manage your time, energy, and mindset so you can stay healthy, connected, and grounded\u2014on and off the farm. Explore practical ways to prevent burnout and create lasting balance in farm life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":12128,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/o4K6bItAbCY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>\r\n\r\nHarvest is in full swing on our farm, and I am not there\u2026for a few days. Where is it written you cannot leave the farm during harvest? (Almost on every page of the unpublished book \u201cThe Culture of Agriculture.\u201d)\r\n\r\nIf you are one of the 2800 folks who have stumbled upon \u201cFinding Fairness in Farm Transition\u201d on my YouTube channel at Farm Family Coach, you already know I am on a mission to change mindsets in agriculture. Fairness is helping everyone in the family be successful.\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Enter Scott Armstrong and his new workbook: <i>Mind Switch Retirement Planner<\/i>.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6952 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Untitled-design-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" \/>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Armstrong is a speaker friend who shared his insights at a national financial planner September convention in Niagara Falls, the place I also journeyed to at the start of our September harvest. He uses the word \u201cretirement\u201d, for ag folks I prefer to use the term reinvention:<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Here are some things to consider as you age on your farm or ranch:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"ol1\">\r\n \t<li class=\"li1\"><b>What are the current roles you want to continue?<\/b> Which ones would you like to let go of? My farmer is coughing more after cleaning bins, and I am encouraging him to quit that task at age 65, which is now.<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"li1\"><b>Are you still passionate about farming?<\/b> Or just parts of it? Simon Sinek says, \u201cfulfillment comes when we live our lives on purpose\u201d. What is it you are doing on your farm where you lose all track of time? This summer I think my farmer lost track of mowing fields and ditches and waiting for the grain to ripen. I love to play with my grandkids and enjoy their giggles, stories, and curiosity. Play me with them is a sweet spot and I am intentional in making time for them. I am still passionate about helping farm families make intentional choices for a better quality of life and harmony through understanding.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"li1\"><b>Do your passion and purpose align with your spouse\u2019s vision<\/b>? This is where it gets messy. You want to leave the farm life roles and responsibilities, but your partner does not. Not for a long time! Where is it written you cannot pursue some things in different time zones or days apart from your spouse?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Independence is one of my core values, yet my husband respects what I need to fill my well, and I am happy when I return to the farm from my off-farm contracts and contacts. Love and respect for the other can go both ways.<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"li1\"><b>Adventure is big<\/b> on Scott Armstrong\u2019s workbook list. Farmers spend a lot of money on crop protection and other inputs. Many use the points from farm credit cards to fund short-term winter adventures. One of my clients is on a motorbike in the Maritimes as I write this. (Dairy farmer). Another farmer spends time in Mexico helping the poor build houses in the winter, and he wants to do more of this. Our adventures to visit friends in New Zealand, or travel with friends to Hawaii have been great times of renewal. Perhaps there is an ag tour you have been putting off. The GREAT PAUSE showed us how isolation and lack of adventure can really cramp our style, but we now have options. The most recent adventure for folks in our circle has been electric bikes. They are great for checking fields, riding down the Turtle Mountains to Boissevain, and going for a quick spin before supper. What is the adventure you have been putting off?<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"li1\"><b>Vitality is an energy we all want more of.<\/b> Armstrong is convinced we are only using 50% of our body\u2019s capacity. Our wonderful physician Dr. Nell shook his finger at us 5 years ago saying \u201cLook you two it\u2019s time you started having some fun. At 75 it all starts to fall apart!\u201d<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>This year I\u2019ve shed some weight via the app \u201cNOOM\u201d and am working on a better morning fitness routine. My friend, a cattle producer at age 68 does lots of stretching and 40 minutes on her elliptical every morning. She makes time for lots of hiking adventures and ensures her body is in great form. Armstrong has a great list of sleep hacks to have more renewal time.\r\nYour body is not a machine. Save money now by paying better attention to your health and making small habit changes to be healthier. Be kind to your brain and get off your devices long before bed. This will not kill you, and your marriage may be better off for the pillow talk without blue lights flashing from your cell phone or iPad, or TV.<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"li1\"><b>Finances:<\/b> The number one encouragement I have is to find a good financial planner who can guide you with your income streams and personal wealth as your farm assets keep growing. CAFA which is the Canadian Association of Farm Advisors has great advisors in their directory who understand the culture of agriculture and the challenges of debt servicing and the need for personal wealth options. See <span style=\"color: #44b6ac;\"><a style=\"color: #44b6ac;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cafanet.ca\"><span class=\"s1\">www.cafanet.ca<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Living Legacy:<\/strong> What do you want people to say about you BEFORE you die?\r\nI hope you have a wonderful 80th birthday party where folks can tell you in their own words and stories about how your life really was a blessing to them. Do you want to be able to set your grandkids up for financial success? Can you help fund their RESP for trades or university training? Could you help fund the local arts and culture or sports foundation of your small town? Would you be able to secretly give a \u201cleg up\u201d to a struggling single parent? Having the time to walk alongside newcomers to your community and financial support can be a huge blessing to making your town a great place to age gracefully. We live close to one of Manitoba\u2019s most beautiful small towns. The new bakeshop owner is now making sourdough bread with wheat head designs, plus great peanut butter marshmallow slices. This news may not excite you, but it is becoming a destination attraction. Sometimes it is the \u2018little things in life\u201d that make a day sweeter.<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"li1\"><b>Social times<\/b>. Armstrong surprised me with his challenge to question who your friends are and why. Post-Covid relationships look different, and you may be navigating the loss of long-time or childhood friends. Intentionally make a list of the folks who align with your purpose and plans for growth. I\u2019ll still a big fan of calling my far-away friends to keep relationships growing, yet I also know having tea in person is refreshing. I suspect the guys reading this are longing for more friendships beyond the farm gate. What are you DOING about it?<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Find out more about Scott Armstrong\u2019s fun, practical workbook at <span style=\"color: #44b6ac;\"><a style=\"color: #44b6ac;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mindswitch.ca\"><span class=\"s1\">www.mindswitch.ca<\/span><\/a><\/span>, and reach out to the Mind Switch community on <span style=\"color: #44b6ac;\"><a style=\"color: #44b6ac;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100063687142266\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a>.<\/span> Tell him you are working on changing the mindsets in agriculture, one family at a time.<\/p>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/insights\/free-stuff\/roles-storyboard\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #44b6ac;\">Grab your copy of the Roles Storyboard<\/span><\/strong><\/a> to <span class=\"RFZYhc\">help you understand your 6 key roles - personal, couple, family, work (farm and off farm), friends, community.<\/span>\r\n\r\n***\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Elaine Froese is happy to be writing at 30,000 feet again. Invite her to speak at your next ag event. She has 30-plus years of practical insights for farmers to have the life they\u2019ve always wanted. One day at a time.\u00a0Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.elainefroese.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #44b6ac;\">here <\/span><\/a>or Instagram <span style=\"color: #44b6ac;\"><a style=\"color: #44b6ac;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/farmfamilycoach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@farmfamilycoach<\/a><\/span> and hit the Linktree bio. 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