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Farming is unpredictable. And, there are steps you can take to manage. The Hay Are You Okay? self-assessment is an anonymous tool designed to help you better understand your stress and how it's showing up in your life. And, if you need help, that's there too. Take the self-assessment at hubs.ly/Q03-cN1y0 This tool is made possible through the support of @Bayer #FarmMentalHealth #RuralMentalHealth #CdnAg

In her latest blog post, Executive Director Merle Massie explains why jokes and offhand comments about mental health in agriculture aren’t harmless—and introduces a tool to help recognize when language creates barriers rather than openings, reminding us that the way we talk shapes the culture we build. By recognizing these attitudes and responding differently, everyone can help build a culture where mental health is supported and prioritized. Read the full post: hubs.ly/Q047DClJ0 @merlemassie #FarmerMentalHealth #AgCommunity

Happy Spring Equinox! Spring light does something to us that we don't always name. After months of darkness, our bodies respond to longer days—mood stabilizes, energy returns, sleep improves. It's biology: sunlight regulates serotonin, triggers vitamin D, resets our internal systems. Getting outside matters more than we give it credit for. #FarmerMentalHealth #RuralWellness

If you're at Canada's Farm Show in Regina today, come find us. Our Executive Director Merle Massie is speaking at the Launch Pad at 2:15 PM today about mental health in agriculture. Whether you're dealing with farm stress yourself, supporting someone who is, or just curious about where mental health conversations are headed in agriculture, swing by! See you at 2:15 PM. Event details: hubs.ly/Q046RfVj0 @cfsreginask #FarmerMentalHealth #AgCommunity #CdnAg

Our free virtual screenings of Deep Rooted are coming up next week (March 24 & March 26). Have you secured your spot? Check out the times and learn more here: domore.ag/events/

@bmreadel @ruralminds Thank you for raising awareness about our resources, Bridgette! ❤️

If you get the call from a friend or neighbor in need of help, do you know where to find it? @domoreag or @ruralminds are two organizations that can help prepare you. Make sure you’re ok to help others. 988 is the nationwide suicide crisis hotline. #ItsOkToNotBeOk

@TracyMBrunet Thank you so much for raising awareness about mental health in agriculture, @TracyMBrunet! These conversations are so important for our communities.

Why Mental Health Conversations Matter More Than Ever in Agriculture Mental health in agriculture isn’t just a conversation—it’s one we need to keep having. And having honestly. In this episode of The Impact Farming Show, I sit down with Merle Massie, Executive Director of Do More Ag for a real and open conversation about what’s really going on beneath the surface in farming today. Together, they explore: • How farmers are really doing right now • The pressures that go far beyond weather and markets • The truth about mental health in agriculture when you go a layer deeper • Merle’s personal family story with mental health and suicide • A candid discussion on risk factors, hindsight, and breaking the silence • The ongoing challenges around stigma, awareness, and access to support • The work Do More Ag is doing to support farmers across Canada This episode is powerful, important, and one that reminds us: no one should have to carry this alone. 🎧 Listen/watch now and be part of the conversation. farmmarketer.com/Resources/Reso… And if this resonates—share it. You never know who might need to hear it. @domoreag #mentalhealth #farming #agriculture

Have you seen @deeprootedfilm ? 🌾 The @domoreag is hosting three free virtual screenings of the 33-minute documentary Deep Rooted between March 24–26 — and you’re invited. As we head into spring — a season that brings both renewed energy and increased pressure in agriculture — this film creates space for honest conversation about mental health in farming. Each 1-hour session includes: 🎥 A screening of Deep Rooted 💬 A live introduction to practical, agriculture-specific mental health resources 🌱 Tools and supports to carry into the busy season Free | Virtual | Open to farmers, farm families, ag professionals & rural community members Secure your spot now at domore.ag/events

"Why is that tree painted blue?" That simple question opens the door. In Episode 6, Kendall Whyte explains how blue trees create natural openings for mental health conversations without forcing them. Content note: Discusses suicide. Support: 988 or 1-866-327-6701 Listen: hubs.ly/Q046PPYt0 @AGCOcorp @bluetreeproject #FarmerMentalHealth #AgCommunity

This week is Canadian Agricultural Safety Week, led by @planfarmsafety, reminding us that farm safety and mental health are connected. Exhaustion, stress, and overwhelm affect our ability to make clear decisions, notice hazards, and react quickly when things go wrong. Mental wellbeing isn't separate from farm safety, it's part of what keeps operations running safely. Safe farms need people who have the capacity to stay alert and present. That means rest, support, and managing stress matter for more than just mental health—they matter for safety too. Learn more at: casa-acsa.ca/en/canadian-ag… #farmsafety #farmsafetyeveryday #agriculture

Farming is unpredictable. And, there are steps you can take to manage. The Hay Are You Okay? self-assessment is an anonymous tool designed to help you better understand your stress and how it's showing up in your life. And, if you need help, that's there too. Take the self-assessment at hubs.ly/Q0465KMM0 This tool is made possible through the support of @Bayer #FarmMentalHealth #RuralMentalHealth #CdnAg

Once spring starts, everything moves fast. That's why we set things up now: small systems for checking in, winding down, and protecting what we need to function well. They're easy to ignore until we need them, and by then it's harder to build them. What systems are you putting in place before spring? #RuralWellness #FarmerMentalHealth #CdnAg

This free webinar is tomorrow! Have you registered?

Mental health support in agriculture starts with understanding agriculture. Join us for AgCulture, 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. 📅 Wednesday, March 25 ⏰ 10 AM – 2 PM CST / 12 PM – 4 PM EST (please check your time zone) 💻 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 interested in mental health through the lens of agriculture. Facilitated by Bonnie Taylor, MSW, RSW — a psychotherapist and member of the rural agricultural community who brings both clinical expertise and lived understanding to this work. Register today and learn more: hubs.ly/Q046nLQr0 Sponsored by @FCCagriculture #mentalhealth #farming #freeworkshop

People in agriculture are building incredible things beyond the fields: orchards, cabins, wind phones, ski trails. What have you built on yours just for fun? Grab your phone, open voice notes, and tell us. Your story could be featured on Hay Are We Okay? 🎙️ #FarmerMentalHealth #AgCommunity #RuralWellness

@SaskWheat @DeepRootedFilm Thanks for sharing!!

Have you seen @deeprootedfilm ? 🌾 The @domoreag is hosting three free virtual screenings of the 33-minute documentary Deep Rooted between March 24–26 — and you’re invited. As we head into spring — a season that brings both renewed energy and increased pressure in agriculture — this film creates space for honest conversation about mental health in farming. Each 1-hour session includes: 🎥 A screening of Deep Rooted 💬 A live introduction to practical, agriculture-specific mental health resources 🌱 Tools and supports to carry into the busy season Free | Virtual | Open to farmers, farm families, ag professionals & rural community members Secure your spot now at domore.ag/events

Winter brings its own challenges for farming communities—uncertainty, planning pressure, and the quiet weight of waiting for spring. The @domoreag shares practical wellness tips to remind farmers that these feelings are real—and acknowledging them is part of taking care of yourself. 🌾 More agriculture-specific wellness tips are available at domore.ag/wellness-tips #FarmMentalHealth #RuralMentalHealth#AgCommunity

Why do blue trees open up mental health conversations? Kendall Whyte explains: grab some mates, start painting, and conversations flow. Men communicate better side by side, hands busy, working together. Simple. Effective. Community-led. Content note: Discusses suicide. Support: 988 or 1-866-327-6701 Listen: hubs.ly/Q0455cqx0 @AGCOcorp @bluetreepau #FarmerMentalHealth #AgCommunity

🌾 Strength in Community: Peer Support for Agriculture 🌾 Farmers know the value of showing up for one another. On March 13, The @domoreag foundation is hosting a free webinar exploring how peer support can strengthen mental wellness across rural communities. Hear from Doreen Blumhagen, Andrea Paquette, and Lee Swain as they share real-world examples, training opportunities, and practical ways to build meaningful peer networks in agriculture. Whether you’re a producer, industry partner, or community leader, this session will help you better understand how peer support works—and how it can make a difference close to home. 📅 Friday, March 13 ⏰ 1pm EST / 12pm CST / 11am MST / 10am PDT 💻 Zoom (link provided after registration) See full details and register here: eventbrite.ca/e/peer-support…