Mental health literacy programs for producers
Farmers work around the clock, 365 days a year, facing unique demands and significant pressure. With everything producers must manage, it can be hard to check in on themselves and prioritize mental health.
The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food used Mental Health Week as the backdrop to make a funding announcement to the Canadian Centre for Agricultural Wellbeing (CCAW).
Lawrence MacAulay said the $1.08 million will go towards five activities that support the mental health of Canadian farmers, so they are able to gain access to the support they need, with services and tools that are tailored to them.
The CCAW will develop Canada’s first evidence-based agriculture literacy training program in collaboration with the Rural Physicians Society of Canada. There will be two national conferences that will enable mental health information sharing with stakeholders from across the sector.