free therapy sessions for farmers 🚜
free therapy sessions for farmers 🚜
An Alberta approach to
farm mental health
Whether it’s accessing resources for yourself, or pointing a farmer in the right direction, AgKnow is your key partner in the evolving landscape of farm mental health. Our vision is to create a shift in farming culture to one where caring for mental health is a natural part of farm life. We want to increase resiliency in farming communities, de-stigmatize mental health, reduce barriers to services, and stay relevant and current with the issues impacting the agriculture industry in Alberta.
An Alberta approach to
farm mental health
Whether it’s accessing resources for yourself, or pointing a farmer in the right direction, AgKnow is your key partner in the evolving landscape of farm mental health. Our goal is to increase resiliency in farming communities, de-stigmatize mental health through a farm-focused referral network, and stay connected with all stakeholders in the Albertan agriculture industry.
It’s time to change the culture of agriculture
We are creating a network of services that address the real needs of farmers to live their best life, contributing to the local economies and resilient rural communities. We are developing and adapting programs that fit farm culture, engaging with producer networks and working with policymakers to create a sustainable environment where farm families can thrive.
AgKnow’s Video - How Are You, Really?
Working to change the landscape of farm mental health in Alberta
At the core of our initiatives are real people, real challenges and real opportunities to change the landscape of farm mental health. Along with our mental health referral network and our research collaborator, Dr. Purc-Stephenson are working with farming communities across Alberta and beyond to identify ways to build resilience to ongoing stressors.
+12 FARM-FOCUSED
Farm-focused Mental Health Professionals Joined in 2022
2 YEARS
of Research planned
4 ACTIVE
Research Projects
ALBERTA WIDE
Network service area
SUPPORT AGKNOW
We are committed to generating new knowledge and supporting the adoption of programs and services that impact the mental health of farmers, their families and those in the agricultural community.
Memberships directly support boots-on-the-ground AgKnow initiatives including our Free Sessions Pilot Project and building capacity to deliver farm-focused mental health events across local communities in Alberta.
Membership
AgKnow creates, collects and combs through resources to provide support through each and every season. Partner with AgKnow to bring agriculturally-informed support and services to rural farming communities in Alberta. Please download our partnership kit for sponsorship details.
CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS
Our Therapist Network
When you or your family needs support, our therapist network is ready. We are currently replenishing funding for our free counselling session project and hope to resume soon. In the meantime, our network of therapists is still here to help!
Latest News
Stay informed with our latest updates and tips on farm mental health in the agriculture industry.
Participate in Our Research Studies
Real people, real challenges and real opportunities. We invite farmers, producers and anyone with lived experience to participate in our current studies.
RESULTS COMING SOON
Delivering Mental Health Support Services to Rural and Farming Communities
RESULTS COMING SOON
Farm Animal Epidemics and Depopulation
RESULTS COMING SOON
Farmer Stress and Coping Study
FREE COUNSELING SESSIONS PILOT PROJECT
RESULTS COMING SOON
Study on Farm transitions
"Agriculture is more than a business - it's a way of life. Farmers are deeply committed to the land, their animals, their families and their rural communities, and Alberta's government is just as committed to protecting farmers, their livelihood and their mental health. "
- Nate Horner
Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation
CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS
AgKnow creates, collects and combs through resources to provide support through each and every season. Partners are a direct connection and line to the lifeblood of farming communities in Alberta, so let us help you, help them.
CURRENT PARTNERS
ALBERTA CANOLA PRODUCERS COMMISSION
The Alberta Canola Producers Commission was established in 1989 making it the province’s first crop commission funded by growers under Alberta’s Marketing of Agricultural Products Act. The mission of Alberta Canola is to support the long-term success of canola farmers in Alberta through research, extension, consumer engagement, and advocacy.
ALBERTA CATTLE FEEDERS’ ASSOCIATION
The Alberta Cattle Feeders’ Association (ACFA) has set the pace in industry for 50 years and is the voice of cattle feeders: hard-working, forward-looking women and men who believe in a strong, profitable, and sustainable cattle feeding industry
The inception of the Gulls Give Foundation, a non-profit foundation, came hand in hand with the Gulls baseball team in 2019 introduced by Graham and Jennifer Schetzsle. The Gulls Give Foundation has been created to give back in positive and meaningful ways, by engaging with organizations who are focused on delivering programs that align with our mission and vision statements.
GULLS GIVE FOUNDATION
“Building a smarter path from farmers fields to global markets.”
G3 Canada Limited operates a network of grain elevators in Western Canada that is setting new standards for fast and efficient movement of grain, and a network of port terminals in Eastern Canada.
G3 Canada
We are thrilled to be supported by such long-standing farmer-funded organizations who have been advocating for farmers since the very beginning.
READ OUR WHITEPAPER
In April 2022 we released a whitepaper in collaboration with Dr. Rebecca Purc-Stephenson at the University of Alberta. Focusing on recovery-oriented approaches to support Albertan farmers for sustainable futures.