16 hours ago
January on the farm has a rhythm all its own.![]()
While fields rest under snow, barns fill with new life, purpose, and quiet determination.![]()
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In “Cultivating Calm: Growing Mental Wellness in Our Farming Communities,” a farmer and rural social worker shares how seasons like winter lambing reveal something powerful: mental wellness in agriculture isn’t about avoiding stress — it’s about supporting one another through it.![]()
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Farming communities have always known how to show up for one another, especially when it matters most.![]()
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Read the blog and reflect on how we can continue growing wellness together, season by season.![]()
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Read the full blog entry by Alyssa Zube of @ridgevalleycounselinginc by![]()
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🔗following the link: nfmha.ca/cultivating-calm-growing-mental-wellness-in-our-farming-communities/![]()
🔗using the link in our bio![]()
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19 hours ago
Mental health is about more than the absence of illness; it shapes how we think, feel, cope, and connect every day. It influences our relationships, our work, and how we show up in our communities.![]()
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Today, on Bell Let’s Talk Day, we want to highlight the unique mental health realities faced by farmers and rural communities. Long hours, isolation, financial pressure, and the deep connection between work, land, and identity can make reaching out for support especially challenging. Talking openly and reducing stigma are essential steps toward stronger, healthier rural communities.![]()
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Support is available. You can connect with us at the National Farmer Mental Health Alliance through our toll-free number, or visit the link in our bio to find Agriculture Informed Therapists™ who understand farming, ranching, and rural life.![]()
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#BellLetsTalk #FarmMentalHealth #RuralMentalHealth #AgMentalHealth #FarmersMatter #EndTheStigma #YouAreNotAlone #NationalFarmerMentalHealthAlliance
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1 day ago
If your job brings you into regular contact with farmers, this training is for you.![]()
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Presented by Farm Safety Nova Scotia’s We Talk. We Grow. initiative, “Rural Watch: Because No Farmer Stands Alone” is a full-day, in-person workshop delivered by the National Farmer Mental![]()
Health Alliance. Participants gain practical, realistic skills to navigate tough conversations and respond in ways that are supportive, respectful, and helpful.![]()
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📅 Monday, February 2, 2026![]()
⏰ 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM![]()
📍 Old Orchard Inn, Greenwich, NS![]()
🍽️ Lunch and refreshments provided![]()
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Registration is open for individuals or teams—please indicate how many people you are registering when completing the form.![]()
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Register here: lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/rvhvehn![]()
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