Episode 2: Ripping off the Band-Aid

This week's episode introduces us to WUD Board's First Vice President, Louie Borba and brings us briefings from Economist Annie AcMoody and Director of Environmental Affairs Paul Sousa. WUD CEO Anja Radabaugh brings us important updates on our legislative activities, efforts to move and donate dairy products, and an important reminder about navigating an activist attack. We round out the episode with a serious discussion about the mental well being of producers and what signs to look for in family members or neighbors that are likely experiencing extra stress in today's dairy environment. 

 If you or a dairy producer you know is experiencing  significant distress, and are unsure what to do,  please visit the following website, http://cdrf.org/home/checkoff-investments/cdqap/dairy-mental-health-webinar/ provided by the California Dairy Quality Assurance Program; of specific interest is the webinar located at the top of the page prepared by Dr. Robert Fetsch, PhD of Colorado State University Cooperative Extension.

 In extreme cases where you or someone you know may be considering suicide, please immediately call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline:       1-800-SUICIDE or 1-800-784-2433. 

For a complete list of resources, including some county based services, click here.