Feed augers that can grab fingers and clothing, spinning fan blades, electrical motors and feed bin ladders are only a few of the dangers poultry producers face on a daily basis. Equipment breakdowns can increase stress levels as well. When this happens, it is best to just relax, take a couple of deep breaths and assess the situation. This can be difficult to do, especially when you are in a hurry to fix the problem. However, if you think through your strategy beforehand you can improve your thought process and get more done in less time. Stress and Gender Stress affects both men and women but it may be even greater for farm women. That's because they may experience additional stressors compared to their male counterparts. Many farm women have full responsibility for household tasks (which often go unnoticed) in addition to being a full partner in the farm business or holding down an off-farm job (Reynolds, 2008). Fortunately, there are several organizations that offer support and assistance for women in agriculture. Arkansas Women in Agriculture is a private non-profit organization that provides both educational programs for women involved in agriculture in Arkansas, and a network with other Arkansas women involved in agricultural community issues, as well as identifying new ways to balance the demands of family, community and professional life. Other national organizations such as Women in Blue Jeans and Women in Denim have similar purposes. Programs such as Annie's Project seek to address the challenges that women face