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Andrea Bjornestad

Associate Professor & SDSU Extension Mental Health Specialist

Also by Andrea Bjornestad

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Mental health care vouchers available for ag families through SDSU Extension

October 30, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension is partnering with Rising Hope Counseling to offer up to five free mental health counseling sessions for farmers and ranchers, their immediate family members, and agribusiness professionals.

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Nov 19

Virtual Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Training

SDSU Extension will host a virtual Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Training on November 19 at 6:00 p.m. CST/5:00 p.m. MT.

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Managing Farm Stress During Harvest Season

With unpredictable weather and market prices, harvest season can feel like a whirlwind with incredible pressure. Learn some expert tips for recognizing and managing stress during this critical time of the year for farm families.