Reading Time: 4 minutes AgTalk, an online support system for farmers, has been renewed through 2027.
AgTalk, an online “coffee row” for farmers, has been renewed for two more years
Online support group brings connection to farmers
Draft ‘MAHA’ commission report avoids pesticide crackdown feared by farm groups
Farm groups consulted on MAHA Commission activities
The White House will not impose new guardrails on the farm industry's use of pesticides as part of a strategy to address children's health outcomes, according to a draft obtained by Reuters of a widely anticipated report from President Donald Trump's 'Make America Healthy Again' commission.
COMMENT: How even just 15 minutes in nature can boost your wellbeing
Spending time outside, particularly in nature, is important because it can help regulate stress, boost mental health, and improve immune function.
COMMENT: Why winter makes you more vulnerable to colds – a public health nurse explains the science behind the season
Being cold isn't why you get a cold. But it is true that cold weather makes it easier to catch respiratory viruses such as the cold and flu. Research also shows that lower temperatures are associated with higher COVID-19 rates.
Borderline city hosts interprovincial food trade pilot
Trade barrier on pause for two years for food businesses serving Lloydminster
The idea of loosening interprovincial trade in certain foods made by provincially-inspected processors will get a major test in one of Canada’s very few province-crossing municipalities. The Saskatchewan, Alberta and federal governments on Jan. 19 announced the start of a two-year pilot project within the limits of Lloydminster, a city of over 31,000 people straddling […] Read more
U.N. looks for recipe to tackle global food dysfunction
Reuters — Billions of people are overweight, millions are hungry, one third of food is wasted and the way the world produces, processes and consumes food generates one-third of greenhouse gas emissions, U.N. chief Antonio Guterres said on Thursday at the first global summit on the future of food. The aim of the summit is […] Read more
Schoepp: Seize, prepare for and appreciate the day
Reading Time: 3 minutes There is nothing quite like a harvest moon. It is made especially memorable when watched rising while having a tailgate supper, or when moving into the next pass without interruption of light or landscape. It is these moments we treasure at harvest time. Everyone on the team should have a moment to stop and enjoy […] Read more
New program focused on well-being of rural youth
Reading Time: 2 minutes 4-H Canada is launching a new two-year initiative “that supports the emotional and physical well-being of rural youth across Canada.” The first year of the 4-H Canada Healthy Living Initiative, which will launch in spring, will address mental health issues faced by rural youth. “Young people living in rural and remote communities are at greater risk […] Read more
Rabies case in farm cat prompts vaccination warning
Two people were recently bit by a farm cat that likely contracted rabies from a bat
Reading Time: 2 minutes A rabid farm cat that bit its owner and another person has prompted the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association to warn pet owners to vaccinate against rabies. The association said the Office of the Chief Provincial Veterinarian received notification of the positive rabies test on Nov. 13. “This nine-year-old, indoor-outdoor cat was born and lived on a […] Read more
Funding offered for ‘mental health first aid’ courses in farm communities
Course teaches people how to help those suffering from depression and anxiety or contemplating suicide
Reading Time: 2 minutes A new foundation focused on promoting mental wellness for farmers is offering funding for communities willing to put on ‘mental health first aid’ workshops. The two-day course offers training on how to help “a person having a panic attack, support someone who lives with depression and anxiety, and intervene when signs of suicidal ideation are […] Read more
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