Producer survey to help with stress
Researchers at the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph are conducting a study to get better resources and tailored services for agricultural producers dealing with stress.
The survey asks about stresses producers experience and examines depression, anxiety and burn out.
Researchers will study where the stresses originate, as well as mental health indices, wellness and resilience.
The survey will ask producers whether they have sought help for any distress and their thoughts about those resources.
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It will also inquire for opinions of why some producers have not sought help.
Researchers have set a goal of 1,000 producers. They say it’s important that all types of producers participate, not only those who experience stress.
The survey is available at www.producerwellness.ca.
For more information, contact Dr. Andria Jones-Bitton at the University of Guelph.
Board elections
Members of the Manitoba Canola Growers Association will be going to the polls this year to elect four directors for a four-year term.
Ballots must be received on or before 4:30 p.m. Dec. 10.
There are six candidates:
- Cory Barker
- Hugh Drake
- Jacob (Jack) Froese
- Clayton Harder
- Ron Krahn
- Bill Nicholson
Wheat researcher becomes science Fellow
Ravi Singh of the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre has been named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Singh was elected by his peers for his contributions to agricultural research and development, particularly in wheat genetics, pathology and breeding.
The association presented the honour to 347 members for their scientific or social efforts advance science.
New Fellows will be presented with an official certificate and a gold and blue rosette pin, which represents science and engineering.
The tradition of AAAS Fellows began in 1874. They must have been continuous members of the association for four years by the end of the calendar year in which they were elected.
Steering groups review their nominations of individuals and a final list is forwarded to the AAAS council, which votes on the list.
Nutrient application ban
Recent snowfall means the winter nutrient application ban is now in effect in Manitoba.
It will continue until midnight on April 10 and applies to all forms of nutrients, including livestock manure and inorganic fertilizer.
Additional information on nutrient application restrictions can be accessed online.
The restrictions are designed to protect the water quality of Manitoba’s lakes and rivers by reducing nutrient loading .
