Farmers and farm families face unique challenges. As the busy season of planting approaches, the rising demands and pressures of farming are likely to increase stress. Kathy Somers, a registered […] Read more
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Farmers can prepare now to better manage stress during planting season
Nutrition, sleep and communication strategies are key to maintaining health during busy times
Farmer mental health support line now live
An agriculture-specific mental wellness telehealth line is now live and available to all Ontario farmers and farm families. The Farmer Wellness Initiative provides four free counselling sessions with mental health […] Read more
Subtle signs can show mental health strain in employees
Employees often don’t reach out because they fear they could lose their job
How easy is it to recognize when an employee is having an off-day or dealing with mental health issues? Not that easy, as pandemic times have shown. Twenty-one months into […] Read more
CAP funding launches two new ag mental health programs
Programs developed to ensure farmers and their families have faster, tailored supports
A $7-million Canadian Agriculture Partnership (CAP) investment will fund development of two new multi-year mental health initiatives specialized in agriculture. The Guardians Network and a program modelled after the Farmer […] Read more
Province increases funding for farming mental health
People ‘In the Know’ applauded the Ontario government’s increased financial support for the agriculture-based mental health program. Lisa Thompson, Ontario’s Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), announced more […] Read more
Do More Ag works with national fundraiser project
Proceeds will go to a national support line for farmers
Glacier FarmMedia – The Do More Agriculture Foundation is participating in a national fundraiser called Maple (Re)Leaf. It has partnered with 18 organizations across Canada and the proceeds go to […] Read more
Mental health support receives funding
Three new initiatives to support and promote mental health in Ontario’s farming and rural communities will receive over $430,000 in funding by the governments of Canada and Ontario. These projects […] Read more
Livestock lawn ornaments feature in fun fundraisers
Junior Farmer groups collect fees for nightly round-ups
Updated June 25 Livestock roundups became commonplace in recent months in parts of southwestern Ontario, with awareness about farmer mental health being the unlikely beneficiary. Junior Farmer organizations in Huron-Perth […] Read more
Brock and Nairn named 2021 Food and Farming Champions
Farmer and OFA rep lauded for their communication about agriculture with the public
Updated Farm and Food Care Ontario (FFCO) recognized Sandi Brock and Paul Nairn as its 2021 Food and Farming Champions. “This is truly an honour. To be nominated by peers […] Read more
Rivoire award won by farmer and therapist
The Farmer Wellness Program has expanded to five counties
Odessa dairy farmer Deborah Vanberkel recently won a national award for an initiative she started that combines both her professions – agriculture and psychotherapy. Working with the Lennox & Addington […] Read more