The Do More Agriculture Foundation (DMAF), an advocate for mental health in the agricultural sector, has announced the appointment of Merle Massie as its new Executive Director. Massie brings a wealth of experience from her tenure at the Canadian Centre for Rural and Agricultural Health. As a dedicated grain farmer at Massie Panoramic Farms in…
Despite growing awareness of mental health in the agriculture community, stigma is still a barrier to finding support. The 2019 Report of the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food found that 45 per cent of Canadian farmers were experiencing high levels of stress. However, 45 per cent stated that even if they needed help they…
The Do More Agriculture Foundation (Do More Ag) is offering mental health professionals a chance to learn about the unique challenges facing people in agriculture. According to Healthy Minds Healthy Farms, a 2020 study led by Farm Management Canada (FMC), farmers are more likely to participate in support programs offered by providers familiar with agriculture,…
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