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Loneliness on the farm is a big deal. As a northern Great Plains prairie farmer, I am interested in the history of prairie settlement. Part of that history is one of profound loneliness.<\/p>\n
Now, in 2026, we have good roads (for the most part), vehicles that can traverse 100s and 1000s of kms, jet fuel and relatively affordable airfare, and technological connectivity that our ancestors could not have imagined.<\/p>\n
While many of us still live miles from our nearest neighbor, experience difficult climatic conditions like cold winters in my part of Canada, we have good housing options, insulation, and heat. Winter no longer forces total isolation by creating impassable landscapes; yes, we do get storms where I have to stockpile coffee cream, but that is a measure of degree less serious than having to be totally self-sufficient in some of the most difficult climates\/conditions.<\/p>\n
Despite these rapid changes and advancements, farming and ranching still remain a relatively solitary profession. Social and emotional loneliness, caused by not having enough meaningful relationships or not having someone you can talk to about the difficult things, as well as advancing cultural loneliness due to feeling poorly understood or underappreciated as farmers and ranchers, are things to be aware of:<\/p>\n
In 2019, Elaine wrote a blog on how to combat loneliness on the farm. This is such an important topic, and in today’s blog, we are revisiting some of those tips:<\/p>\n
Let us know what you are doing to let go of loneliness on your farm.<\/p>\n
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