Gabriel Jacobson of Fish Fed Foods

The 508th recipient is Gabriel Jacobson of Fish Fed Foods in Deming, WA. Gabriel writes:

What self-care and well-being mean to me as a farmer: “Taking care of my body before work every day. Making time to see friends and family even during the busiest times of the season. Addressing injuries as they happen so that they heal and do not linger.”

How I might use this $100 self-care award: “I would see some sort of healing specialist to address back pain (from stress fractures). Most likely a physical therapist, or maybe a massage or chiropractor.”

Most important self-care needs that contribute to my well-being as a farmer: "Taking care of my mental and physical health. I get stressed out when there is more work than I can do, so taking care of myself is taking care of my schedule. Also I need to take care of my body in order to keep up with the amount of farm work and fishing I have to do.”

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