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MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISONBehind the Holidays with Chocolates, Puppies and Local AgricultureTracy Thompson is the owner and chocolatier of the Scandinavian themed chocolate house. She joins Ben Jarboe and explains why she started the business as well as the various treats they make, how they prepared for Christmas, and issues they are facing that are similar to farmers. Christmas puppies are something you only see in movies. People are actually looking for animals that are already trained, and usually the holidays are too busy to think about adopting a pet. Stephanie Kramer, a volunteer with the Sauk County Humane Society, tells Stephanie Hoff about adoption trends. 2024-12-2350 min
PDPW Podcasts271: Checking In On Your Mental HealthThe holidays are a time for family and friends; but is also a great time to check in on your mental health! Jeff Ditzenberger shares why this important topic is difficult to focus on but is very necessary.2024-12-2300 minPDPW Podcasts270: Being PresentThe holidays bring us bright lights and presents under the tree, but this is also the time when depression and suicide rates increase.
Jeff "Ditz" Ditzenberger is back with a special holiday message. Nearly 30 years ago, Ditz survived his own suicide attempt. In 2015, he founded TUGS to promote mental wellness in rural communities. Today, he is a certified mental health life coach and peer specialist in mental health and addiction recovery and is a qualified Question Persuade Refer (QPR) instructor.2024-12-1600 min
MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISONOpen Lines Of Communication Key - Jeff DitzenbergerHe may be a new face at Farm First Dairy Cooperative, but he's no stranger to dairy or Wisconsin agriculture. Jeff Ditzenberger recently joined FarmFirst as their new communications director. Ditzenberger sat down to visit with Pam Jahnke about some of his early encounters with FarmFirst members at district meetings, and what he's looking forward to during the annual meeting in February. Ditzenberger welcomes any questions of communications from members. Contact him at jditzenberger@farmfirstcoop.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-12-1310 minPDPW Podcasts269: It's Okay to Not be OkayJeff “Ditz” Ditzenberger has been a member of the agricultural community his entire life. A Navy veteran and former corn and soybean farmer, he brings a vast array of life and professional experiences to his work.
Nearly 30 years ago, Ditz survived his own suicide attempt. In 2015, he founded TUGS to promote mental wellness in rural communities. TUGS (Talking, Understanding, Growing, Supporting) is a community nonprofit dedicated to promoting mental wellness and ending the stigma around seeking help for suicidal ideation. Working directly with individuals and in partnership with other community groups, TUGS emphasizes peer connection and support — particularly for those who find i...2024-12-0900 min
The Cripescast PodcastEpisode 174 - Jeff DitzenbergerJeff Ditzenberger takes mental health very seriously as a farmer and a veteran, two communities with some of the highest suicide rates in the country. When it comes to asking a friend how they are, he explains that “I’d rather spend an hour listening to all the things that are causing you angst, than sit and listen to your eulogy for five minutes.” He stresses the importance of being vulnerable, regardless of gender, generation or occupation, and encourages people to talk about the uncomfortable parts of life. As a return Cripescast guest, he updates the listeners about his non-pr...2023-10-181h 07
Cobcast: Inside the Grind with the National Corn Growers AssociationThe First Step is Giving a Darn: Mental Health on the Farm, with Jeff Ditzenberger and Dr. Josie RudolphiThe suicide rate among among farmers is three and a half times higher than the general population. It’s a shocking statistic.We’re losing good people, but we don’t have to.From weather, to markets, to prices, to the issues that come with a family business, farmers face a number of stressors that are unique to their occupation. And in rural America, suicide rates increased 46% from 2000-2020, compared to 27.3% in metro areas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.So one of the National Corn Growers Association action teams is wor...2023-05-2234 min
Positivity in Ag41: Passionate to Help People After his Experience - Jeff DitzenbergerMental health and resources are talked about more today, but not enough. Jeff Ditzenberger is putting towards more attention to helping both men and women with T.U.G.S.. Listen in to hear more about his passion, and how opening up is the first step to feeling better.
Stay tuned, daily, to hear conversations from agriculturalists on the Positivity in Ag Podcast.
Music by Slip.stream - “Its Seems a Dream”2023-02-1004 min
Wisco LegacyJeff Ditzenberger - TUGS - Mental Health Matters - Ep. 26
Jeff Ditzenberger joins Wisco Legacy on Tuesday, April 5th to talk about his non-profit, TUGS: Talking, Understanding, Growing, Supporting.
We talk about:
- Growing up on a dairy farm
- His time in the United States Navy
- His passion for agriculture
- Challenging times in his life (divorce, suicide attempt, and more)
- What he learned from those challenging times
- Starting TUGS
- Goals for TUGS
- Directing an upcoming play at the Monroe Theater Guild
- And More!
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WEBSITE: www.wiscolegacy.com
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/wiscolegacy
INSTAGRAM: www.in...2022-04-051h 02
Ag State of Mind with Jason Medows2 YEAR AnniversaryToday is a very special episode of the Ag State of Mind Podcast. Today is the 2 year anniversary of ASOM. This is more of a discussion/webinar/roundtable/meeting of friends than a podcast. Over the last 2 years, the podcast has afforded me the opportunity to connect and befriend lots of amazing people. Today, I get a sit down with 5 of the closest of those friends. Nathan Brown, Henry Roberts, Jeff Ditzenberger, Tyler Keckley, and Quentin Conneally are some of the best guys I know. We sit down and talk about all things mental health in ag as well as...2021-09-3000 min
Fastline Fast TrackEp. 101: Trouble on the border, mental health on the farm, the music of Victoria RoseOn this episode, Texas farmer Scott Frazier testifies before the House Judiciary Committee on problems facing farmers and ranchers along the border; the United Soybean board reveals results of a consumer confidence survey and the World Dairy Expo will stay in Madison, Wisconsin. The episode also features a panel discussion on mental health on the farm, as well as the music of rising country star Victoria Rose. Time stamps Scott Frazier: 1:23 Mace Thornton, United Soybean Board: 3:08 Katie Schmitt, World Dairy Expo: 5:11 Chandler Equipment advertisement: 7:00 Mental health on...2021-04-091h 38
The Cripescast PodcastEpisode 17 - Talking with Wisconsin FarmersIn this week's episode, Charlie travels to three Wisconsin farms to talk about the current state of farming in America's Dairyland, mental health, and the impact of the current political climate on the industry. The guests include Jeff Ditzenberger, Carrie and Patrick Mess, and Mike and Sue Dettman.2020-10-081h 23Ag State of Mind with Jason MedowsASOM - Ep 19 - Jeff DitzenbergerToday on the show we have the pleasure of speaking to Jeff Ditzenberger. Jeff is a farmer from Wisconsin who has done some extraordinary work in helping to break the stigma surrounding mental health in ag. Jeff has battle with his mental health for a number of years now. After overcoming many issues, he has begun an outreach group to help others like him. To reach Jeff, find him on facebook or send an email to tugsgroup@gmail.com (Apologies for the subpar audio quality. I had a bit of an issue in the initial recording.)2020-02-0200 min
Clear ThinkingClear Thinking #2 - The Road to RecoveryConversation with Jeff Ditzenberger on his journey though a substance use disorder to recovery.2019-07-1044 min