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.
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Helping farmers thrive
The National Farmer Mental Health Alliance is breaking stigma, building support, and expanding access across Canada
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
Proactive tips for preventing on-farm theft
How to enhance security on your farm and deter thieves
With rural crime rising, minor adjustments to daily farm life and better serial number tracking could deter thieves and help identify stolen goods.
New initiative to promote farmer mental health launched
Collaborative solutions wanted
The Canadian government is looking for new ways to help the mental health of farmers across the country — and has launched the Producer Mental Wellbeing Initiative (PMWI) to find "collaborative solutions that employ novel strategies" to do just that.
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
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.
COMMENT: How even just 15 minutes in nature can boost your wellbeing
Spending time outside, particularly in nature, is important because it can help regulate stress, boost mental health, and improve immune function.
Tim May talks about mental health priorities on the farm
Dairy farmer says connection between farmers and their livestock can be misunderstood
Ontario dairy farmer Tim May says the relationship between farmers and their livestock is sometimes misunderstood.
Agriculture-specific mental health help targeted for farmers
Mental health should have a role in emergency response plans
The Canadian Centre for Agricultural Wellbeing wants to strengthen regional crisis liaisons for farmers.
New online tool aims to improve rural community well-being
Community Well-Being Dashboard launched by Rural Ontario Institute
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.