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Helping farmers thrive

The National Farmer Mental Health Alliance is breaking stigma, building support, and expanding access across Canada

In only a few years since the National Farmer Mental Health Alliance was formed, there’s less stigma around farmers seeking help on mental health.

Arend and Paige Haverkamp, co-founders of Boundary Roasting Co., have partnered with Agriculture Wellness Ontario to support mental health in Ontario's agriculture community. The company will make a donation to the organization from each sale of a new coffee called 'Grounds for Conversation'.

Boundary Roasting Co. supporting farmer mental health with new coffee

A new partnership between Boundary Roasting Co. and Agriculture Wellness Ontario is offering Ontarians the opportunity to contribute to the positive mental health and well-being of the province’s agricultural community through their morning cup of joe.Boundary Roasting Co. has unveiled a new coffee called ‘Grounds for Conversation,’ with proceeds of each bag sold going to […] Read more




The crisis line is available at 1-866-FARMS01 (1-866-327-6701) to provide confidential assistance to those in need (Photo: Andrii Zorii/Getty Images)

Launching National Farmer Crisis Line

Crisis line is available at 1-866-FARMS01 (1-866-327-6701)

As farming gleans stress from a variety of sources, the Canadian Centre for Agricultural Wellbeing announced on Feb. 4 that it has set up the National Farmer Wellness Network. The crisis line is available free of charge and was designed specifically for the mental health challenges faced by Canadian farmers, their families as well as […] Read more

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Mental health programs receive $10 million investment

Agriculture Wellness Ontario’s Farmer Wellness Initiative and Guardian Network will receive the funds

$10 million in new federal and provincial funding ensures farmers can access critical mental health services and support through the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) and Ontario’s Agriculture Wellness Ontario’s Farmer Wellness Initiative and Guardian Network programs to the end of 2027.