The Do More Agriculture Foundation

The Do More Agriculture Foundation We are the national voice and champion for mental health in Canadian agriculture. We cultivate a culture of mental wellbeing in Canadian farming communities.

June is Men’s Mental Health Month, an opportunity to continue conversations around wellbeing and support in agriculture....
06/15/2026

June is Men’s Mental Health Month, an opportunity to continue conversations around wellbeing and support in agriculture.

New research from the Canadian Men's Health Foundation tells us what many in farming communities already sense: too many men are navigating stress and isolation without enough people to talk to. In rural and agricultural communities, that distance can feel even wider.

Yet we also know that connection is already part of how agricultural communities operate. Checking in on a neighbour, making time for a conversation, showing up when things get hard are everyday acts that matter more than we often realize.

If you or someone you know is looking for support, AgTalk offers anonymous online peer support for the agricultural community, available 24/7 in English and French. You can also find crisis lines, ag-informed counselling, and mental health resources through our support hub.

Sign up for AgTalk: https://hubs.ly/Q04k0wn-0
or find additional supports here: https://hubs.ly/Q04k0n4L0

Canadian Men's Health Foundation

Mental health support in agriculture starts with understanding agriculture.AgCulture is a free monthly mental health lit...
06/12/2026

Mental health support in agriculture starts with understanding agriculture.

AgCulture is a free monthly mental health literacy workshop designed specifically for health professionals who want to better understand the unique realities facing Canadian farmers and ranchers.

📅 Next session: June 24
⏰ 12 PM–4 PM CST / 2 PM–6 PM EDT
💻 Online via Zoom

AgCulture builds awareness of agricultural stressors, strengthens therapeutic relationships with rural clients, and equips participants with culturally competent, practical skills to better support farming communities.

Ideal for social workers, psychologists, nurses, physicians, and anyone working at the intersection of mental health and rural life.

Facilitated by Bonnie Taylor Counselling MSW, RSW, a psychotherapist and member of the rural agricultural community who brings both clinical expertise and lived experience to this work.

Free to attend. Register for the next session:
https://hubs.ly/Q04lcDY50

Sponsored by Farm Credit Canada

Pride Month is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the many 2SLGBTQIA+ people who contribute to agriculture and ru...
06/10/2026

Pride Month is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the many 2SLGBTQIA+ people who contribute to agriculture and rural communities across Canada.

From farms and ranches to research, advocacy, education, and community leadership, 2SLGBTQIA+ people have always been part of rural life.

At The Do More Agriculture Foundation, we believe that everyone in agriculture deserves to show up as themselves and experience a sense of belonging in the communities and industry they care about.

This month, we're also reflecting on the important connection between inclusion, belonging, and mental wellbeing in our latest blog post, Belonging in Agriculture: Why Inclusive Communities Matter. The article also highlights the emerging Canadian Q***r AgriFood Network and encourages queer-identifying people working across agriculture and agri-food to connect, learn more, and help cultivate a stronger sense of belonging within our industry.

Read the post and learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q04kYmTr0

Happy Pride Month from all of us. 💚

06/08/2026

Season 1 of Hay Are We Okay? is a wrap!

Eight episodes featuring eight communities showing up for mental health in agriculture in their own way. One moment that stayed with us was learning about hundreds of people at a rodeo in Cheyenne, Wyoming wearing yellow feathers in their hat bands — a simple act of solidarity that says: I'm here, and it's okay to talk. It's a small symbol that opens bigger conversations.

We also heard from a family who turned their woodlot into a retreat for farmers and first responders, men finding purpose shoulder to shoulder across Canada, the power of cinema and theatre to open mental health conversations, and so many more inspiring and heartwarming stories.

If you haven't listened yet, Season 1 is waiting for you - learn more at https://hubs.ly/Q04k0RsP0 or wherever you get your podcasts.

AGCO
Cheyenne Frontier Days™

06/08/2026

A shift from silence to speaking out about mental health in agriculture is helping farmers handle stress.

Through any season, having someone to talk to can make a meaningful difference. The National Farmer Crisis Line is avail...
06/05/2026

Through any season, having someone to talk to can make a meaningful difference. The National Farmer Crisis Line is available 24/7 for farmers, farm families, and agricultural workers across Canada.

The Do More Agriculture Foundation gathers mental health resources, including peer support, ag-informed counselling, and crisis lines from across Canada in one place.

Find support here: https://hubs.ly/Q04jpvKD0

National Farmer Crisis Line:
1-866-327-6701 (1-866-FARMS01)


Canadian Centre For Agricultural Wellbeing

How do you support someone who’s struggling — and what do you actually say?Join us on June 11 from 11 AM - 1PM CST / 1PM...
06/03/2026

How do you support someone who’s struggling — and what do you actually say?

Join us on June 11 from 11 AM - 1PM CST / 1PM - 3PM EDT for Start the Conversation: Su***de Awareness in Our Community, a virtual workshop designed for farmers, ranchers, ag professionals, and rural community members who want to feel more confident supporting others.

Using practical agriculture-based scenarios, participants will explore ways to recognize signs of distress, start supportive conversations, and connect people to appropriate resources.

This 2-hour workshop takes a practical, peer-to-peer approach to strengthening connection and support across agricultural communities.

Learn more and reserve your spot: https://hubs.ly/Q04jvZGp0

Conversations are happening across Canada in June.This month, we’ll be sharing stories, resources, reflections, and conv...
06/01/2026

Conversations are happening across Canada in June.

This month, we’ll be sharing stories, resources, reflections, and conversations connected to Pride Month, Indigenous History Month, Men’s Mental Health Month, and the importance of community across rural spaces.

Agriculture is built on people looking out for one another, through neighbors checking in, and by communities continuing to show up.

We’re glad you’re here with us.

🗣️ Good conversations start somewhere — and Talk It Out is back in stock!The Do More Agriculture Foundation’s conversati...
05/29/2026

🗣️ Good conversations start somewhere — and Talk It Out is back in stock!

The Do More Agriculture Foundation’s conversation starter card deck was created to help make meaningful discussions feel a little easier in agriculture and rural communities.

Whether around the kitchen table, in the shop, at meetings, or with your crew, Talk It Out offers simple prompts designed to encourage connection, reflection, and honest conversation.

💚 A great tool for families, farm teams, rural organizations, and communities looking to support mental wellbeing and stronger communication.

🛒 Order your deck: https://hubs.ly/Q04jp9700

A farmer reached a breaking point with burnout—and decided to respond in a way that would reach others like her.She bega...
05/27/2026

A farmer reached a breaking point with burnout—and decided to respond in a way that would reach others like her.

She began mailing $100 gift cards to farmers across the continent with one simple message: take care of yourself.

That farmer is Clara Coleman, founder of Real Farmer Care. In Episode 8 of Hay Are We Okay?, she joins host Merle Massie to talk about why farmers resist self-care—and what shifts when they finally receive it.

Listen now at https://hubs.ly/Q04hK4mn0 or wherever you get your podcasts.

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