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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'.
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Boundary Roasting Co. supporting farmer mental health with new coffee

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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)
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Launching National Farmer Crisis Line

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

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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

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$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.
Users of the Community Well-being Dashboard an choose to view indicator data for their community, or for groups of communities.
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New online tool aims to improve rural community well-being

Community Well-Being Dashboard launched by Rural Ontario Institute

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The Rural Ontario Institute has developed an online tool is part of the institute's wider Rural Community Well-Being Project and aims to provide rural communities with standardized data to establish a baseline, identify priorities for change, monitor progress and share success stories.

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