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Gerry Friesen speaks at St. Jean Farm Days, January 8, 2025
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VIDEO: Farmers need to talk more about mental health

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At St. Jean Farm Days earlier this month, Gerry Friesen (a.k.a. ‘the Recovering Farmer’) took to the podium for a presentation entitled, Mental Health Matters on the Farm. In it, Friesen spoke about the prevalence of mental health challenges in the farm community and how farmers can find help via the Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program.
Farmer and agvocate Tim May, aka Farmer Tim.
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Prioritizing farmer mental health

Farmers have to deal with intense stressors and the stigma of getting help, but support from community can help, dairy producer and farm mental health advocate says

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Farmers have to deal with intense stressors and the stigma of getting help, but support from community can help, dairy producer and farm mental health advocate says.
KAP to lobby for farmer well-being licence plates
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KAP to lobby for farmer well-being licence plates

Money raised from sale of plates would support Manitoba Farmer Wellness program

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Keystone Agricultural Producers plans to lobby the provincial government to allow specialty licence plates that would support mental wellness programs for farmers. A resolution requesting the effort was passed at the organization’s July 24 advisory council meeting. Money raised from the sale of the plates, if approved, would go toward Manitoba Farmer Wellness, which launched in 2022. The program provides
‘There’s little doubt that climate can erode a farmer’s wellbeing, be it emotional or economic, but others argue that policy uncertainty around the climate file adds another layer of stress.’ – Gord Gilmour.
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Editor’s Take: Self-care key before the spring rush

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From my viewpoint, this last stretch before spring can be the dreariest time of year. A constant freeze-thaw cycle has rendered our landscape an icy mess, slightly less attractive than the ice planet Hoth from the Star Wars film franchise. It’s also about as safe to walk on as a concrete floor covered in ball
Manitoba premier Wab Kinew announces $450,000 in funding for the Manitoba Farm Wellness Program at AgDays in Brandon on Tuesday, January 16.
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Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program surprised by $450,000 boost

Money will help expand program, says CAO Gerry Friesen

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A $450,000 funding announcement for the Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program (MFWP) made at Ag Days last week came as a surprise to Gerry Friesen. “I feel overwhelmed, said Friesen, the CAO of the group. “You know, a lot of times when you get announcements like this, there’s somewhat of a lead-up. We were kind of

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