Most of the population either has experienced a mental health problem themselves or has a family member or close friend that has experienced one. It is not too surprising that social support has an enormous impact on health and well-being: People who believe that…
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Did you know – that no one is born with the innate ability to just “have” healthy boundaries? Combine that with our natural instincts as humans to care for each other, then top it all off with this day and age where stronger, faster,…
Guest Speakers: Tracey Baute, Field Crop Entomologist with OMAFRA Albert Tenuta, Field Crop Pathologist with OMAFRA Date: June 22 at 7pm Join from at home or in your tractor or sprayer via Zoom! A short presentation followed by breakout rooms where farmers can…
This virtual webinar on Ontario oats is brought to you by Grain Farmers of Ontario and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. Key discussion topics throughout the webinar will be on existing and future consumer demand for oats, research on pushing…
In the first of 4 sessions, Participants will Learn about the Signs and symptoms of mental illnesses such as anxiety, depression, stress and substance use. They will also gain an understand of the unique statistics and factors the agriculture industry experiences. This will be…
This year the 2021 Grain Farmers of Ontario Annual General Meeting will be held virtually on September 14, 2020 starting at 8:30am until 2:00pm via Zoom.
Grain Farmers of Ontario will be hosting a virtual Women‘s Grain Symposium on November 15, 17, and 19. This year‘s event will be held during morning sessions over the three days. Topics covered will include sharing our story on social and talking to the…
Session 2 will teach participants how to support others when they may be going through a hard time. The session will focus on what support looks like, how to start a conversation, how to direct those you are supporting to resources, and how to…
For those supporting someone with a mental health issue, learning to support with in your means is an important skill. Session 3 will discuss boundaries, appropriate interventions based on comfort and training, as well as resources for yourself and others. This session closes with…
