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Nationwide’s Krista Soda Highlights Mental Health Resources in Agriculture on Dirt Diaries

Soda discusses her upcoming appearance on the Dirt Diaries podcast with host Kirbe Schnoor about mental health advocacy and Nationwide’s efforts to support the next generation of agriculture leaders.

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (RFD News) — Krista Soda, an agribusiness consultant with Nationwide, is helping connect agriculture with the people and resources that support it. Through her work with mental health advocacy, Women in Ag initiatives and recruiting the next generation of industry leaders, she is focused on strengthening rural communities. We welcomed Krista Soda to the program.

In her interview with RFD-TV News, Soda discussed the upcoming Dirt Diaries podcast, which focuses on mental health resources available to farmers and rural communities. She highlighted organizations working to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health and encouraged continued conversations across agriculture.

Soda also shared how Nationwide supports women in agriculture and works with collegiate organizations and internship programs to build the next generation of agriculture professionals.

Dirt Diaries EP #29: Supporting the Backbone of Rural America with Krista Soda
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