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March 1, 2026

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UK Researcher and Nuffield Scholar Explores How to Better Support Farmers’ Mental Health

Tim Parent January 6, 2026

UK researcher Sharon May, both farmer and therapist, is exploring how to better support farming families’…

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Seed, Feed and Faith: The Unexpected Network Supporting Farmers’ Mental Health

Tim Parent September 30, 2025

When it comes to mental health, farmers are unlikely to call a counsellor or crisis line…

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Do More Agriculture’s AgTalk Initiative Renewed

Craig Lester August 20, 2025

Do More Agriculture Foundation’s AgTalk online space for mental health connection in the agricultural sector has…

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Humboldt Survivor Urges Alberta Farmers to Prioritize Mental Health

Tim Parent February 27, 2025

Farming isn't just a job; it's a way of life that comes with its fair share…

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New Crisis Line Offers Mental Health Support for Canadian Farmers

Craig Lester February 9, 2025

A new crisis line aimed at supporting the mental health of Canadian farmers has been launched…

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Do More Ag Tackles Mental Health Challenges in Agriculture

Tim Parent December 3, 2024

Farming can be isolating, and mental health challenges can often go unnoticed, but Do More Ag…

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AgKnow to Relaunch Free Mental Health Support Sessions for Farmers

Tim Parent November 18, 2024

Alberta-based mental health organization AgKnow will be relaunching its free mental health support sessions for farmers…

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The Rural Well Podcast: Episode 1 – Stress on the Back 40

Guest Author October 23, 2024

Rural Well Podcast: A look at the mental health impact from the stresses in farming, impacts…

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Introducing The Rural Well Podcast

Guest Author October 16, 2024

The Rural Well Podcast! Introducing Bridgette Readel and Lauren Van Ewyk, who talk about their respective…

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Mental Wellness Gala to Raise Awareness, Support for Alberta’s Rural Communities

Tim Parent October 7, 2024

The Porch Light Mental Wellness Society is hosting a gala to raise awareness and funds for…

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Walking With Me: Promoting Mental Health Awareness in Canadian Agriculture

Tim Parent October 15, 2023

Agriculture is a high-risk industry for mental health struggles, which further highlight the need for proactive…

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Do More Ag Partners with ‘Walk With Me’ to Foster Mental Health in Canadian Agriculture

Tim Parent October 12, 2023

The Do More Agriculture Foundation is championing mental health and well-being by partnering with the Walk With Me movement.

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AgKnow conducting mental health study on the effects of depopulation on farmers

Tim Parent March 27, 2023

AgKnow is conducting a mental health study on farm animal epidemics and depopulation and is looking…

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AgKnow: Addressing the Mental Health Challenges Faced by Alberta Farmers

Tim Parent March 18, 2023

Mental health is a critical issue for farmers in Alberta and elsewhere, but a new initiative…

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Acknowledgement helps people rise

Tim Parent August 20, 2022

"Acknowledgement helps other people rise," says Dr. Jody Carrington, psychologist and keynote speaker at this year's…

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The Diversity Imperative: Pass The Mic with The Do More Agriculture Foundation, Mental Health Week

Kristen Lepp June 6, 2022

For Mental Health Week, we’re passing the mic to The Do More Agriculture Foundation for a…

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Ag Thoughts with Emmett: How to Better Cope with COVID19

Guest Author April 12, 2020

Emmett Sawyer talks with Shelly Qualtieri who has almost 30 years of experience in the space…

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Ag Thoughts with Emmett: Discussing Mental Health in Agriculture

Guest Author March 29, 2020

On this episode Rob from the Calgary Center For Suicide Prevention came onto the podcast to…

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The GrainsWest Podcast: Coping with the Harvest from Hell

Craig Lester January 17, 2020

The 2019/20 crop year was heartbreaking. Early snow has stranded crops in the field, creating stress…

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The GrainsWest Podcast: Reaching Out

Craig Lester April 4, 2019

In this episode Host Jeff Clovis talks with a couple of guests about the rollout of…

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