Jenny Jonak of Dragon Song Farm
The 623rd recipient is Jenny Jonak of Dragon Song Farm in Eugene, OR. Jenny writes:
What self-care and well-being mean to me as a farmer: “Self care means being able to take a break and pay attention to a farmer's individual needs instead of just the farm. It's hard sometimes to do that because there's always something that needs attention on the farm, and I'm sure that I'm not the only farmer who lies awake at night worrying about a weather event, a new pest, or how I'm going to get all the starts in the ground on time. It also means prioritizing my physical care, because there is a lot of repetitive physical activity in farming that's hard on the joints. We get so busy during the growing season that we tend to just push through these things instead of taking the time to pay attention to our body's needs.”
How I might use this $100 self-care award: ”Wellness treatments.”
Most important self-care needs that contribute to my well-being as a farmer: "Wellness treatments that focus either on a farmer's mental health or physical health.”
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