Kim Anderson, EEN's Director of Member Mobilization, shares about her family's experience of switching to heat pumps to cool and heat their Pennsylvania home. Kim explains how tax credits included in the Inflation Reduction Act, along with energy efficiency savings, have lowered her household's energy bills while also emitting less pollution!

This article explores some of the triggers of stress among farmers and how a long-term commitment to following soil-health principles may reduce the intensity of farm related stressors. Included is the story of Feikema Farms, data from a 2019 SDSU study, and ways we can all support our rural communities.

Rudolphi shines a light on the prevalence of depression and anxiety among farmers due to various agricultural stressors. She shares how the North Central Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Center as well as other programs have been working to break the stigma around farmer mental health, make services more accessible, and help communities be prepared to support their local farm families.