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RECIPIENTS

Athens Sanchez of Fireside Farms of Maine

  • realfarmercare
  • Aug 2
  • 1 min read

The 535th recipient is Athens Sanchez of Fireside Farms of Maine in Presque Isle, ME. Athens writes:


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What self-care and well-being mean to me as a farmer: “To me, self care and well being means the ability to juggle all of the tasks that have been taken on during a season without physically, mentally, or emotionally overdoing it. To lean on others for support, regardless of the size of the matter. Because in farming, we don't harvest alone.”


How I might use this $100 self-care award: ”For us, it is a good cup of coffee or tea on a cold morning. It signifies the ability to rally together, plan out our day, and mentally settle in to the endeavors at hand.” 


Most important self-care needs that contribute to my well-being as a farmer: "As a farmer, the most important self-care is one's mental health. If you are overwhelmed, stressed, or unable to see the path forward, the magic cannot happen.”


 
 
 

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