AgTalk, an anonymous online space for those in the agricultural sector to find mental health support, has seen its funding partnership renewed, the Do More Agriculture Foundation announced on Tuesday.
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AgTalk farmer mental health support platform sees partnership renewed
Do More Ag’s anonymous chat platform has seen more than 10,000 interactions since its launch in 2023
The importance of strong relationships in agriculture
Fostering emotional intelligence, the ability to adapt and connection to others is key to living a good life, say researchers
Describes the Harvard Study on Adult Development, a long-term study on life satisfaction, health, longevity and financial success, and what it means for the average person.
Dealing with depression in the beef industry
A veternarian opens up about his own struggles with depression and highlights resources for those seeking help.
Veterinarian Dr. Ron Clarke writes about struggles with stress and depression, and offers resources for readers looking for help.
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
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.
Agriculture community invited to ‘talk it out’ about mental health via free online platform
AgTalk is an anonymous, free online platform in which people can discuss mental health and find support from their peers. It’s moderated by mental health professionals.
Managing mental health during succession planning on the family farm
Succession planning is never easy, but understanding the pressure points and how to cope go a long way
When Doreen Blumhagen was starting her family, the farm was where she wanted to be. Blumhagen and her husband, Shannon, own and operate their farm near Halkirk, Alta., where they have grown crops and raised cattle for over 30 years. The sprawling, flat prairie dotted with wind turbines and herds of cattle is where Blumhagen […] Read more
Conscious and subconscious brain: It’s all in our heads, or is it?
Depth of Field with Kelly Sidoryk
Simon Sinek, author and inspirational speaker, has some very interesting ideas on our brain and how it works. He relates our conscious brain to being in the range of two feet. We can access all the information that is in that two-foot area to make quick decisions. This is also the logical, thinking, rational part […] Read more
VIDEO: Positive psychology
Depth of File with Kelly Sidoryk
The other day when trying to determine price insurance coverage for grass yearlings, we received a text from our buyer: “This is not for the faint of heart.” This caused me to reflect on non-ag businesses who, from my perspective, do not seem to have to deal with so many variables beyond their control. However, […] Read more
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
