A network by farmers, for farmers

 

Our mission

Agknow is committed to addressing the mental health needs of the agriculture community. We strive to cultivate an environment where mental well-being seamlessly integrates into the fabric of farm life. Agknow aligns its values with stakeholders and programs to ensure effective support and resources for all Alberta farmers and their communities. 

Our vision

To increase the resiliency and wellbeing of Alberta’s agriculture sector by creating farming communities where mental health is an integral aspect of daily life, and that everyone involved has access to mental health and addiction supports they need to live full and productive lives.

 

  • We care about our people and environment in Western Canada

  • We search for the most relevant made-for-farmer resources

  • We champion evidence-based knowledge and research from the experts

  • We want to create real impact & change lives

  • We are dedicated to listening and working collaboratively with all stakeholders

  • We respect and value the perspectives and backgrounds of all our partners

 

Meet the Team

  • Linda Hunt

    Program Director

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  • Cornelius Williams

    Digital Marketing and IT Manager

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  • Katie Songer

    Communications Campaign Manager

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Our Steering Committee

  • Dee Ann Bernard

    Rural Development Network (RDN)

  • Catherine Douglas

    Office of the Alberta Health Advocates

  • Alan Hall

    Agriculture Research and Extension Council (ARECA)

  • Ann Harding

    Provincial Family and Youth Services, Alberta Health Services (AHS)

  • Linda Hunt

    Agricultural Service Boards Provincial Committee

  • Rebekah Seidel

    Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP)

  • Sharon Stollery

    Alberta Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development

  • Jessica Turowski

    Rural Mental Health Project, Canadian Mental Health Association

  • Jody Wacowich

    AgSafe Alberta

Our Steering Committee

  • Dee Ann Bernard

    Rural Development Network (RDN)

  • Catherine Douglas

    Office of the Alberta Health Advocates

  • Alan Hall

    Agriculture Research and Extension Council (ARECA)

  • Ann Harding

    Provincial Family and Youth Services, Alberta Health Services (AHS)

  • Linda Hunt

    Agricultural Service Boards Provincial Committee

  • Dr. Rebecca Purc-Stephenson

    Alberta Centre for Sustainable Rural Communities (ACSRC), University of Alberta

  • Rebekah Seidel

    Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP)

  • Sharon Stollery

    Alberta Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development

  • Jessica Turowski

    Rural Mental Health Project, Canadian Mental Health Association

  • Jody Wacowich

    AgSafe Alberta

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