Farm owners and operators should pay attention to the latest news in psychological health and safety because one day they may be responsible for it when it comes to their employees. That’s according to one presenter at the recent Canadian Agricultural Safety Association digital conference. “Here in British Columbia, they are beginning to write the […] Read more
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Farming not as dismal as NFU report portrays
“Across Canada, farmers are experiencing declining mental health,” says a report just released by the National Farmers Union. The report claims there’s a farmer mental health crisis in this country and all the things the NFU thinks are wrong in agriculture need to be fixed so that farmers no longer have too much stress. The […] Read more
Walk With Me campaign launched
The Do More Agriculture Foundation has launched the Walk With Me campaign today, which is World Mental Health Day. The campaign is intended to raise mental health awareness and honour the memories of those in the agriculture community who have died by suicide. Participants are encouraged to invite others along for a walk, share their […] Read more
Ag committee studies federal trespasser bill
Agriculture critic John Barlow’s private member’s bill to fine trespassers who enter barns or properties where animals are kept is now under scrutiny at the House of Commons’ agriculture committee. Bill C-275 would amend the Health of Animals Act. “Simply put, this enactment would apply existing penalties within the act to people who trespass on […] Read more
Checking activity level good way to settle into new place
Q: My mother is going to move into the upper level of our four-level split house, and we would like to help her meet some people and get more involved in our community. How do we do that? A: You cannot tell your mom what to do or dictate what is right or wrong for […] Read more
Learning to appreciate yourself helps solve anger issues
Q: I have an anger problem, even though I grew up in a loving home. What can I do? A: I think to understand your own experience with anger you might begin by exploring what anger is about. Anger is pervasive. It goes everywhere. If one person in the house is angry, the whole household […] Read more
Stigma of mental health is irrational
Q: I am sure my husband has some kind of mental health disorder. Sometimes, he is hyper vigilant, up early in the morning and flying around all day. Other times, he is the epitome of lethargy. He wouldn’t get up if honeybees were nesting in the bedpost. The problem is that my husband will do […] Read more
Top to bottom crisis among rural vets
CALGARY — With the University of Calgary’s veterinary school soon to be educating more than three times as many students as it began with in 2008, one might assume the veterinarian drought will soon be over. That won’t even keep rural vet numbers flat, let along fill the growing gaps that are leaving livestock and […] Read more
Well-being researchers look for producers
The University of Manitoba is running three studies on how beef and dairy production affect producers across Western Canada. Two studies focus on how beef and dairy producer well-being is affected by farm management and animal health. A third study will assess the impact on producer well-being as they install and adjust to robots on […] Read more
Grandparents worry about grandson’s bipolar disorder
Q: Our grandson is going to move in with us this fall when he starts university. He has been diagnosed with a bipolar disorder and is under psychiatric care to monitor his medication and has regular counseling and life skills programing with a mental health nurse. What else can we do while he is with […] Read more
