Beating ‘decision fatigue,’ Farmers connecting more directly to customers

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Farm in valley during the fall.
Image by Kara Skye from Pixabay 

A psychologist discusses both how we can feel worn down — especially during a long-lasting pandemic — by having to make decisions, as well as what we can do to rest up and make good ones going forward. Then we look at how farmers have been able to leverage online sales to help them move inventory during the pandemic.

Featured in this Show

  • Decision fatigue could be making you feel depleted

    Feeling like it’s hard to make up your mind on things these days? We talk with a psychologist about what goes into decision-making, and if the pandemic could be the perfect storm for decision fatigue in our lives.

  • Why some farmers turned to online sales during the pandemic

    The pandemic caused big disruptions for farmers looking to sell their crops, so some states created websites to connect them with local customers. We talk to Politico‘s food and ag reporter about the idea, and how the Biden administration is dealing with concentration in the meatpacking industry.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Natalie Guyette Producer
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • Barry Schwartz Guest
  • Ximena Bustillo Guest