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Episode 4

Asking for emotional support doesn’t come easy

Featured in This Episode

Dr. David Brown

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

Al and Kathy Wulfekuhle

Pork Producers

Welcome to Episode 4 of the ChopTalk podcast. Even though farmers can be known as tough and independent, they can still face mental health challenges. Hear from Dr. David Brown with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach about resources available to all Iowans, and from farmers Al and Kathy Wulfekuhle about ways other farmers are willing to help.

Episode Highlight Al and Kathy Wulfekuhle

Sometimes farming can be tough. Farmers Al and Kathy Wulfekuhle share advice with fellow farmers about how to reach out when they need help.

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About the ChopTalk Podcast

Iowans love their bacon, yet not everyone has a direct connection to pig farming. Listen to the ChopTalk podcast, where the Iowa Pork Producers Association and host Laurie Johns connect you to Iowa pig farmers. Meet the people behind the pork, hear about the challenges they face, how they give back to their communities and the impact on us all.