166. Making Farm Life Work for Your Family. You Don't Have To Do It All
What happens when you’re new to farm life, working a job, raising kids, and trying to keep up with the demands of harvest? Jena and Mary Pat have been there—and in this episode, they’re sharing what they’ve learned along the way.
They talk about over-communicating with your spouse and family, setting expectations before harvest, recognizing burnout, making room for rest, and asking for help when you need it. They also get real about motherhood, bringing a new baby into farm life, protecting time for yourself, and why taking a true day of rest can make busy seasons more sustainable.
Plus, Jena shares an update on her home build and the mold issues they’ve encountered, and the two friends talk about finding support through hard seasons, taking care of your mental health, and praying with your spouse.
In this episode:
Advice for new farm wives and farm moms
Communicating and setting expectations before harvest
Balancing an off-farm job with farm life
Recognizing burnout and knowing when to ask for help
Bringing a new baby into the farm lifestyle
Making time for yourself and protecting your rest
The importance of a true day of rest during harvest
Jena’s home build and mold challenges
Finding professional and community support
Prayer, faith, and getting through hard seasons together
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