File photo of northern Alberta farmland. (Wonganan/iStock/Getty Images)

Survey to look at farm stress from Alberta angle

Study to explore farmers' levels of resilience against stress

Researchers from the University of Alberta and AgKnow, the province’s farmer mental health network, are looking to build up Alberta-specific data on farming stress, mental health and well-being, and the ways in which farmers cope. They study team is “looking for farmers, ranchers, or anyone who works or lives on a farm” to participate, researchers […] Read more



Farmers face a number of uncontrollable factors that can lead to high rates of depression, anxiety, even suicide. (Eclipse_images/E+/Getty Images)

Free mental health training, workshops offered for farmers

Do More Ag Foundation expands programming available

Farmers seeking mental health support will have access to free training and community workshops for the fourth year in a row via the Do More Agriculture Foundation (DMAF) and Farm Credit Canada (FCC). Factors such as financial insecurity, uncontrollable weather and isolating working conditions contribute to high depression, anxiety and suicide rates among farmers, according […] Read more



Farming is inherently stressful and overwhelming at times. The new Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program will provide access to counsellors with an ag background.

New program to focus on farmer mental health in Manitoba

Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program will provide six one-on-one counselling sessions for farmers and their families

Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program, a new initiative aimed at providing mental health support for farmers and their families, was announced Tuesday in Manitoba. The agriculture industry is inherently stressful and overwhelming at times; the Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program has been designed to provide one on one counselling sessions by professional counsellors with a background in […] Read more